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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.66, 4,983.72 and 3,206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.66, 4,983.72 and 3,206.94 is: 4,817.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.66 : 4,983.72 = 3,206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.66/4,983.72 = 3,206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.66x = 4,983.72 × 3,206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.66x = 15,982,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,982,491.02/3,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.41

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