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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.95, 4,966.26 and 2,617.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.95, 4,966.26 and 2,617.57 is: 3,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.95 : 4,966.26 = 2,617.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.95/4,966.26 = 2,617.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.95x = 4,966.26 × 2,617.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.95x = 12,999,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,999,533.19/3,313.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.67

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