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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.55, 4,966.83 and 2,491.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.55, 4,966.83 and 2,491.50 is: 3,743.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.55 : 4,966.83 = 2,491.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.55/4,966.83 = 2,491.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.55x = 4,966.83 × 2,491.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.55x = 12,374,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,374,856.95/3,305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.66

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