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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.52, 5,094.72 and 1,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.52, 5,094.72 and 1,317 is: 1,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.52 : 5,094.72 = 1,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.52/5,094.72 = 1,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.52x = 5,094.72 × 1,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.52x = 6,709,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,709,746.24/3,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.48

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