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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.48, 5,013.31 and 1,366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.48, 5,013.31 and 1,366.74 is: 2,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.48 : 5,013.31 = 1,366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.48/5,013.31 = 1,366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.48x = 5,013.31 × 1,366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.48x = 6,851,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851,890.46/3,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.94

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