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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.58, 4,556.32 and 1,885.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.58, 4,556.32 and 1,885.50 is: 2,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.58 : 4,556.32 = 1,885.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.58/4,556.32 = 1,885.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.58x = 4,556.32 × 1,885.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.58x = 8,590,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,936.65/3,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.07

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