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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.53, 4,558.61 and 2,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.53, 4,558.61 and 2,187.60 is: 3,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.53 : 4,558.61 = 2,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.53/4,558.61 = 2,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.53x = 4,558.61 × 2,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.53x = 9,972,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972,415.24/3,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.89

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