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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.63, 4,980.69 and 2,157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.63, 4,980.69 and 2,157.98 is: 3,230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.63 : 4,980.69 = 2,157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.63/4,980.69 = 2,157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.63x = 4,980.69 × 2,157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.63x = 10,748,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,748,204.50/3,326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.96

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