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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.16, 4,968.36 and 1,755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.16, 4,968.36 and 1,755.72 is: 2,632.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.16 : 4,968.36 = 1,755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.16/4,968.36 = 1,755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.16x = 4,968.36 × 1,755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.16x = 8,723,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,723,049.02/3,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.05

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