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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.41, 4,969.52 and 1,338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.41, 4,969.52 and 1,338.97 is: 2,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.41 : 4,969.52 = 1,338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.41/4,969.52 = 1,338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.41x = 4,969.52 × 1,338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.41x = 6,654,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654,038.19/3,313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.21

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