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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.24, 4,969.89 and 1,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.24, 4,969.89 and 1,366.20 is: 2,048.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.24 : 4,969.89 = 1,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.24/4,969.89 = 1,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.24x = 4,969.89 × 1,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.24x = 6,789,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,863.72/3,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.08

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