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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.96, 4,967.52 and 1,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.96, 4,967.52 and 1,362.96 is: 2,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.96 : 4,967.52 = 1,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.96/4,967.52 = 1,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.96x = 4,967.52 × 1,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.96x = 6,770,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,531.06/3,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.65

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