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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.08, 4,981.36 and 1,565.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.08, 4,981.36 and 1,565.64 is: 2,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.08 : 4,981.36 = 1,565.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.08/4,981.36 = 1,565.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.08x = 4,981.36 × 1,565.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.08x = 7,799,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,016.47/3,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.04

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