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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.53, 4,975.91 and 2,210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.53, 4,975.91 and 2,210.38 is: 3,316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.53 : 4,975.91 = 2,210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.53/4,975.91 = 2,210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.53x = 4,975.91 × 2,210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.53x = 10,998,651.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,998,651.95/3,316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.31

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