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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.66, 4,425.81 and 2,458.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.66, 4,425.81 and 2,458.18 is: 3,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.66 : 4,425.81 = 2,458.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.66/4,425.81 = 2,458.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.66x = 4,425.81 × 2,458.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.66x = 10,879,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,879,403.21/3,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.82

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