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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.08, 4,961.74 and 1,666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.08, 4,961.74 and 1,666.68 is: 2,496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.08 : 4,961.74 = 1,666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.08/4,961.74 = 1,666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.08x = 4,961.74 × 1,666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.08x = 8,269,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,269,632.82/3,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.81

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