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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.19, 4,966.89 and 1,753.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.19, 4,966.89 and 1,753.95 is: 2,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.19 : 4,966.89 = 1,753.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.19/4,966.89 = 1,753.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.19x = 4,966.89 × 1,753.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.19x = 8,711,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711,676.72/3,317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.22

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