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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.66, 4,986.87 and 1,766.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.66, 4,986.87 and 1,766.41 is: 2,648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.66 : 4,986.87 = 1,766.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.66/4,986.87 = 1,766.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.66x = 4,986.87 × 1,766.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.66x = 8,808,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808,837.95/3,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.75

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