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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313, 4,966.24 and 1,366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313, 4,966.24 and 1,366.84 is: 2,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313 : 4,966.24 = 1,366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313/4,966.24 = 1,366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313x = 4,966.24 × 1,366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313x = 6,788,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788,055.48/3,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.92

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