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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.44, 4,560.60 and 2,045.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.44, 4,560.60 and 2,045.89 is: 2,822.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.44 : 4,560.60 = 2,045.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.44/4,560.60 = 2,045.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.44x = 4,560.60 × 2,045.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.44x = 9,330,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,330,485.93/3,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.77

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