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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.84, 4,983.18 and 1,375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.84, 4,983.18 and 1,375.41 is: 2,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.84 : 4,983.18 = 1,375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.84/4,983.18 = 1,375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.84x = 4,983.18 × 1,375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.84x = 6,853,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,853,915.60/3,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.29

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