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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.40, 4,976.10 and 1,368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.40, 4,976.10 and 1,368.54 is: 2,052.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.40 : 4,976.10 = 1,368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.40/4,976.10 = 1,368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.40x = 4,976.10 × 1,368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.40x = 6,809,991.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809,991.89/3,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.81

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