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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.48, 4,980.83 and 1,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.48, 4,980.83 and 1,372.84 is: 2,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.48 : 4,980.83 = 1,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.48/4,980.83 = 1,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.48x = 4,980.83 × 1,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.48x = 6,837,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,863.34/3,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.30

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