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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.65, 4,555.98 and 1,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.65, 4,555.98 and 1,885.68 is: 2,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.65 : 4,555.98 = 1,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.65/4,555.98 = 1,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.65x = 4,555.98 × 1,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.65x = 8,591,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591,120.37/3,301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.07

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