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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.42, 4,974.77 and 1,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.42, 4,974.77 and 1,368.44 is: 2,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.42 : 4,974.77 = 1,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.42/4,974.77 = 1,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.42x = 4,974.77 × 1,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.42x = 6,807,674.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,807,674.26/3,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.72

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