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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.10, 4,849.65 and 2,066.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.10, 4,849.65 and 2,066.70 is: 3,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.10 : 4,849.65 = 2,066.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.10/4,849.65 = 2,066.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.10x = 4,849.65 × 2,066.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.10x = 10,022,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,771.66/3,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.05

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