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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.70, 4,970.55 and 2,665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.70, 4,970.55 and 2,665.70 is: 3,998.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.70 : 4,970.55 = 2,665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.70/4,970.55 = 2,665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.70x = 4,970.55 × 2,665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.70x = 13,249,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249,995.14/3,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.55

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