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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.57, 4,980.97 and 2,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.57, 4,980.97 and 2,451.06 is: 3,668.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.57 : 4,980.97 = 2,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.57/4,980.97 = 2,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.57x = 4,980.97 × 2,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.57x = 12,208,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,208,638.49/3,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.94

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