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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.80, 4,979.98 and 1,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.80, 4,979.98 and 1,371.94 is: 2,057.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.80 : 4,979.98 = 1,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.80/4,979.98 = 1,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.80x = 4,979.98 × 1,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.80x = 6,832,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,223.03/3,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.40

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