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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.66, 4,977.62 and 2,083.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.66, 4,977.62 and 2,083.62 is: 3,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.66 : 4,977.62 = 2,083.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.66/4,977.62 = 2,083.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.66x = 4,977.62 × 2,083.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.66x = 10,371,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371,484.65/3,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.15

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