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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.34, 4,996.77 and 2,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.34, 4,996.77 and 2,966.14 is: 4,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.34 : 4,996.77 = 2,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.34/4,996.77 = 2,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.34x = 4,996.77 × 2,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.34x = 14,821,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,821,119.37/3,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.33

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