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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.66, 4,976.34 and 1,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.66, 4,976.34 and 1,756.24 is: 2,635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.66 : 4,976.34 = 1,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.66/4,976.34 = 1,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.66x = 4,976.34 × 1,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.66x = 8,739,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,647.36/3,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.07

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