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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.10, 4,916.37 and 1,966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.10, 4,916.37 and 1,966.04 is: 2,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.10 : 4,916.37 = 1,966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.10/4,916.37 = 1,966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.10x = 4,916.37 × 1,966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.10x = 9,665,780.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,665,780.07/3,283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.10

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