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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.42, 4,966.87 and 1,583.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.42, 4,966.87 and 1,583.26 is: 2,373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.42 : 4,966.87 = 1,583.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.42/4,966.87 = 1,583.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.42x = 4,966.87 × 1,583.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.42x = 7,863,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,846.60/3,313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.33

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