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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.74, 4,981.14 and 1,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.74, 4,981.14 and 1,373.70 is: 2,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.74 : 4,981.14 = 1,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.74/4,981.14 = 1,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.74x = 4,981.14 × 1,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.74x = 6,842,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,592.02/3,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.32

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