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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.66, 4,975.14 and 2,964.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.66, 4,975.14 and 2,964.63 is: 4,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.66 : 4,975.14 = 2,964.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.66/4,975.14 = 2,964.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.66x = 4,975.14 × 2,964.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.66x = 14,749,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749,449.30/3,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.40

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