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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.16, 4,972.98 and 1,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.16, 4,972.98 and 1,341.12 is: 2,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.16 : 4,972.98 = 1,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.16/4,972.98 = 1,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.16x = 4,972.98 × 1,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.16x = 6,669,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669,362.94/3,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.17

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