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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.97, 4,545.06 and 2,705.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.97, 4,545.06 and 2,705.05 is: 3,727.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.97 : 4,545.06 = 2,705.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.97/4,545.06 = 2,705.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.97x = 4,545.06 × 2,705.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.97x = 12,294,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294,614.55/3,297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.93

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