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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.52, 4,560.48 and 2,311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.52, 4,560.48 and 2,311.92 is: 3,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.52 : 4,560.48 = 2,311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.52/4,560.48 = 2,311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.52x = 4,560.48 × 2,311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.52x = 10,543,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,543,464.92/3,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.65

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