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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.32, 4,975.98 and 1,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.32, 4,975.98 and 1,369.72 is: 2,054.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.32 : 4,975.98 = 1,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.32/4,975.98 = 1,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.32x = 4,975.98 × 1,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.32x = 6,815,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,815,699.33/3,317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.58

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