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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.83, 4,841.67 and 1,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.83, 4,841.67 and 1,666.88 is: 2,501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.83 : 4,841.67 = 1,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.83/4,841.67 = 1,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.83x = 4,841.67 × 1,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.83x = 8,070,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,070,483.09/3,225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.84

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