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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.48, 4,971.48 and 1,370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.48, 4,971.48 and 1,370.32 is: 2,054.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.48 : 4,971.48 = 1,370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.48/4,971.48 = 1,370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.48x = 4,971.48 × 1,370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.48x = 6,812,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,518.47/3,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.14

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