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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.83, 4,961.80 and 2,529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.83, 4,961.80 and 2,529.22 is: 3,793.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.83 : 4,961.80 = 2,529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.83/4,961.80 = 2,529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.83x = 4,961.80 × 2,529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.83x = 12,549,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549,483.80/3,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.87

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