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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.16, 4,561.48 and 2,111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.16, 4,561.48 and 2,111.25 is: 2,913.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.16 : 4,561.48 = 2,111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.16/4,561.48 = 2,111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.16x = 4,561.48 × 2,111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.16x = 9,630,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630,401.84/3,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.75

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