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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.76, 4,556.55 and 1,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.76, 4,556.55 and 1,885.68 is: 2,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.76 : 4,556.55 = 1,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.76/4,556.55 = 1,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.76x = 4,556.55 × 1,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.76x = 8,592,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,195.20/3,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.31

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