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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.34, 4,905.54 and 2,981.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.34, 4,905.54 and 2,981.18 is: 4,495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.34 : 4,905.54 = 2,981.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.34/4,905.54 = 2,981.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.34x = 4,905.54 × 2,981.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.34x = 14,624,297.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,624,297.74/3,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.16

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