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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.78, 4,552.72 and 2,105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.78, 4,552.72 and 2,105.17 is: 2,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.78 : 4,552.72 = 2,105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.78/4,552.72 = 2,105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.78x = 4,552.72 × 2,105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.78x = 9,584,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584,249.56/3,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.75

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