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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.82, 4,981.23 and 1,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.82, 4,981.23 and 1,370.88 is: 2,056.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.82 : 4,981.23 = 1,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.82/4,981.23 = 1,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.82x = 4,981.23 × 1,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.82x = 6,828,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,668.58/3,320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.32

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