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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.66, 4,961.60 and 1,457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.66, 4,961.60 and 1,457.53 is: 2,187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.66 : 4,961.60 = 1,457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.66/4,961.60 = 1,457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.66x = 4,961.60 × 1,457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.66x = 7,231,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,680.85/3,306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.00

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