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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.36, 4,970.97 and 1,667.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.36, 4,970.97 and 1,667.25 is: 2,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.36 : 4,970.97 = 1,667.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.36/4,970.97 = 1,667.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.36x = 4,970.97 × 1,667.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.36x = 8,287,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287,849.73/3,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.10

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