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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.82, 4,966.08 and 2,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.82, 4,966.08 and 2,617.44 is: 3,922.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.82 : 4,966.08 = 2,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.82/4,966.08 = 2,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.82x = 4,966.08 × 2,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.82x = 12,998,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,998,416.44/3,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.49

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