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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.67, 4,956.36 and 2,917.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.67, 4,956.36 and 2,917.06 is: 4,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.67 : 4,956.36 = 2,917.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.67/4,956.36 = 2,917.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.67x = 4,956.36 × 2,917.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.67x = 14,457,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,999.50/3,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.37

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