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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.46, 4,953.90 and 2,522.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.46, 4,953.90 and 2,522.58 is: 3,780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.46 : 4,953.90 = 2,522.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.46/4,953.90 = 2,522.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.46x = 4,953.90 × 2,522.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.46x = 12,496,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,496,609.06/3,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.60

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