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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.76, 4,972.28 and 1,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.76, 4,972.28 and 1,368.88 is: 2,051.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.76 : 4,972.28 = 1,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.76/4,972.28 = 1,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.76x = 4,972.28 × 1,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.76x = 6,806,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,806,454.65/3,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.52

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