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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.63, 4,994.19 and 2,166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.63, 4,994.19 and 2,166.98 is: 3,244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.63 : 4,994.19 = 2,166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.63/4,994.19 = 2,166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.63x = 4,994.19 × 2,166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.63x = 10,822,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,822,284.88/3,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.45

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