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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.36, 4,972.24 and 1,367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.36, 4,972.24 and 1,367.16 is: 2,049.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.36 : 4,972.24 = 1,367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.36/4,972.24 = 1,367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.36x = 4,972.24 × 1,367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.36x = 6,797,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,847.64/3,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.17

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