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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.40, 4,988.40 and 1,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.40, 4,988.40 and 1,377.20 is: 2,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.40 : 4,988.40 = 1,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.40/4,988.40 = 1,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.40x = 4,988.40 × 1,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.40x = 6,870,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,024.48/3,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.92

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