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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.54, 4,994.82 and 2,163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.54, 4,994.82 and 2,163.48 is: 3,241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.54 : 4,994.82 = 2,163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.54/4,994.82 = 2,163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.54x = 4,994.82 × 2,163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.54x = 10,806,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,806,193.17/3,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.66

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