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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.96, 4,983.71 and 2,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.96, 4,983.71 and 2,151.50 is: 3,228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.96 : 4,983.71 = 2,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.96/4,983.71 = 2,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.96x = 4,983.71 × 2,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.96x = 10,722,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,722,441.31/3,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.72

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