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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.58, 4,966.67 and 2,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.58, 4,966.67 and 2,080.24 is: 3,115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.58 : 4,966.67 = 2,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.58/4,966.67 = 2,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.58x = 4,966.67 × 2,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.58x = 10,331,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,331,865.60/3,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.22

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