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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.33, 4,896.66 and 1,708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.33, 4,896.66 and 1,708.67 is: 2,560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.33 : 4,896.66 = 1,708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.33/4,896.66 = 1,708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.33x = 4,896.66 × 1,708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.33x = 8,366,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366,751.56/3,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.73

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