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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.25, 4,986.87 and 1,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.25, 4,986.87 and 1,377 is: 2,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.25 : 4,986.87 = 1,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.25/4,986.87 = 1,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.25x = 4,986.87 × 1,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.25x = 6,866,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,914.83/3,325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.08

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