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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.87, 4,982.82 and 1,374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.87, 4,982.82 and 1,374.04 is: 2,061.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.87 : 4,982.82 = 1,374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.87/4,982.82 = 1,374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.87x = 4,982.82 × 1,374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.87x = 6,846,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,846,593.99/3,321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.07

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