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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.07, 4,561.07 and 2,045.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.07, 4,561.07 and 2,045.75 is: 2,823.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.07 : 4,561.07 = 2,045.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.07/4,561.07 = 2,045.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.07x = 4,561.07 × 2,045.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.07x = 9,330,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,330,775.92/3,305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.17

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