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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.31, 4,975.56 and 1,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.31, 4,975.56 and 1,369.26 is: 2,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.31 : 4,975.56 = 1,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.31/4,975.56 = 1,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.31x = 4,975.56 × 1,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.31x = 6,812,835.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,835.29/3,317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.72

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