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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.88, 4,553.97 and 2,806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.88, 4,553.97 and 2,806.16 is: 3,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.88 : 4,553.97 = 2,806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.88/4,553.97 = 2,806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.88x = 4,553.97 × 2,806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.88x = 12,779,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,779,168.46/3,301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.27

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