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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.18, 4,967.50 and 1,461.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.18, 4,967.50 and 1,461.82 is: 2,193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.18 : 4,967.50 = 1,461.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.18/4,967.50 = 1,461.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.18x = 4,967.50 × 1,461.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.18x = 7,261,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,590.85/3,310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.71

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