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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.03, 4,560.60 and 1,978.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.03, 4,560.60 and 1,978.70 is: 2,730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.03 : 4,560.60 = 1,978.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.03/4,560.60 = 1,978.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.03x = 4,560.60 × 1,978.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.03x = 9,024,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024,047.82/3,305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.40

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