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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.33, 4,550.13 and 2,416.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.33, 4,550.13 and 2,416.86 is: 3,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.33 : 4,550.13 = 2,416.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.33/4,550.13 = 2,416.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.33x = 4,550.13 × 2,416.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.33x = 10,997,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,997,027.19/3,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.13

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