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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.62, 4,980.93 and 1,240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.62, 4,980.93 and 1,240.54 is: 1,860.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.62 : 4,980.93 = 1,240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.62/4,980.93 = 1,240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.62x = 4,980.93 × 1,240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.62x = 6,179,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,179,042.90/3,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.81

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