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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.42, 4,561.72 and 2,184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.42, 4,561.72 and 2,184.41 is: 3,014.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.42 : 4,561.72 = 2,184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.42/4,561.72 = 2,184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.42x = 4,561.72 × 2,184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.42x = 9,964,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964,672.73/3,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.65

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