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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.52, 4,984.38 and 1,374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.52, 4,984.38 and 1,374.87 is: 2,062.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.52 : 4,984.38 = 1,374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.52/4,984.38 = 1,374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.52x = 4,984.38 × 1,374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.52x = 6,852,874.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,852,874.53/3,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.56

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