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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.23, 4,560.27 and 2,185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.23, 4,560.27 and 2,185.76 is: 3,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.23 : 4,560.27 = 2,185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.23/4,560.27 = 2,185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.23x = 4,560.27 × 2,185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.23x = 9,967,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,658.96/3,305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.73

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