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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.70, 4,966.05 and 2,533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.70, 4,966.05 and 2,533.10 is: 3,799.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.70 : 4,966.05 = 2,533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.70/4,966.05 = 2,533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.70x = 4,966.05 × 2,533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.70x = 12,579,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,579,501.26/3,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.65

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