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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.36, 4,529.64 and 2,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.36, 4,529.64 and 2,104.44 is: 2,901.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.36 : 4,529.64 = 2,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.36/4,529.64 = 2,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.36x = 4,529.64 × 2,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.36x = 9,532,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532,355.60/3,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.46

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