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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.46, 4,973.76 and 1,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.46, 4,973.76 and 1,366.60 is: 2,050.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.46 : 4,973.76 = 1,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.46/4,973.76 = 1,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.46x = 4,973.76 × 1,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.46x = 6,797,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,140.42/3,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.13

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