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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.29, 4,626.70 and 2,305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.29, 4,626.70 and 2,305.35 is: 3,455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.29 : 4,626.70 = 2,305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.29/4,626.70 = 2,305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.29x = 4,626.70 × 2,305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.29x = 10,666,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,666,162.85/3,086.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.98

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