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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.76, 4,972.22 and 1,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.76, 4,972.22 and 1,366.96 is: 2,050.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.76 : 4,972.22 = 1,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.76/4,972.22 = 1,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.76x = 4,972.22 × 1,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.76x = 6,796,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,796,825.85/3,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.47

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