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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.48, 4,991.04 and 1,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.48, 4,991.04 and 1,380.96 is: 2,071.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.48 : 4,991.04 = 1,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.48/4,991.04 = 1,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.48x = 4,991.04 × 1,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.48x = 6,892,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,426.60/3,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.37

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