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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.57, 4,984.88 and 2,966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.57, 4,984.88 and 2,966.07 is: 4,439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.57 : 4,984.88 = 2,966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.57/4,984.88 = 2,966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.57x = 4,984.88 × 2,966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.57x = 14,785,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,785,488.19/3,330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.33

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