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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.44, 4,494.60 and 2,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.44, 4,494.60 and 2,905.52 is: 4,011.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.44 : 4,494.60 = 2,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.44/4,494.60 = 2,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.44x = 4,494.60 × 2,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.44x = 13,059,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,059,150.19/3,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.49

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