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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.98, 4,977.14 and 1,370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.98, 4,977.14 and 1,370.50 is: 2,053.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.98 : 4,977.14 = 1,370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.98/4,977.14 = 1,370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.98x = 4,977.14 × 1,370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.98x = 6,821,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,821,170.37/3,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.96

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