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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.69, 4,974.39 and 1,341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.69, 4,974.39 and 1,341.45 is: 2,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.69 : 4,974.39 = 1,341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.69/4,974.39 = 1,341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.69x = 4,974.39 × 1,341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.69x = 6,672,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672,895.47/3,315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.52

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