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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.61, 4,967.60 and 2,959.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.61, 4,967.60 and 2,959.56 is: 4,416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.61 : 4,967.60 = 2,959.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.61/4,967.60 = 2,959.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.61x = 4,967.60 × 2,959.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.61x = 14,701,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701,895.46/3,328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.83

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