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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.34, 4,955.58 and 1,575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.34, 4,955.58 and 1,575.18 is: 2,361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.34 : 4,955.58 = 1,575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.34/4,955.58 = 1,575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.34x = 4,955.58 × 1,575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.34x = 7,805,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,930.50/3,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.61

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