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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.40, 4,944.90 and 2,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.40, 4,944.90 and 2,565.20 is: 3,842.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.40 : 4,944.90 = 2,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.40/4,944.90 = 2,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.40x = 4,944.90 × 2,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.40x = 12,684,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,684,657.48/3,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.21

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