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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.56, 4,972.62 and 1,365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.56, 4,972.62 and 1,365.77 is: 2,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.56 : 4,972.62 = 1,365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.56/4,972.62 = 1,365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.56x = 4,972.62 × 1,365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.56x = 6,791,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,455.22/3,313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.59

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