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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.51, 4,991.96 and 2,081.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.51, 4,991.96 and 2,081.68 is: 3,120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.51 : 4,991.96 = 2,081.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.51/4,991.96 = 2,081.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.51x = 4,991.96 × 2,081.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.51x = 10,391,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,391,638.33/3,330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.14

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