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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.32, 4,565.38 and 2,419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.32, 4,565.38 and 2,419.88 is: 3,342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.32 : 4,565.38 = 2,419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.32/4,565.38 = 2,419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.32x = 4,565.38 × 2,419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.32x = 11,047,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,047,671.75/3,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.39

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