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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.61, 4,987.52 and 1,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.61, 4,987.52 and 1,376.96 is: 2,065.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.61 : 4,987.52 = 1,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.61/4,987.52 = 1,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.61x = 4,987.52 × 1,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.61x = 6,867,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,867,615.54/3,324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.69

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