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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.28, 4,954.56 and 2,073.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.28, 4,954.56 and 2,073.56 is: 3,108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.28 : 4,954.56 = 2,073.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.28/4,954.56 = 2,073.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.28x = 4,954.56 × 2,073.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.28x = 10,273,577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,273,577.43/3,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.23

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