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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.37, 4,971.55 and 1,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.37, 4,971.55 and 1,366.52 is: 2,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.37 : 4,971.55 = 1,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.37/4,971.55 = 1,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.37x = 4,971.55 × 1,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.37x = 6,793,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,793,706.66/3,314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.78

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