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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.26, 4,977.21 and 1,369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.26, 4,977.21 and 1,369.01 is: 2,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.26 : 4,977.21 = 1,369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.26/4,977.21 = 1,369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.26x = 4,977.21 × 1,369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.26x = 6,813,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813,850.26/3,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.06

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