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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.52, 4,972.44 and 1,367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.52, 4,972.44 and 1,367.12 is: 2,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.52 : 4,972.44 = 1,367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.52/4,972.44 = 1,367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.52x = 4,972.44 × 1,367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.52x = 6,797,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,922.17/3,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.72

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