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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.60, 4,553.76 and 2,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.60, 4,553.76 and 2,674.88 is: 3,684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.60 : 4,553.76 = 2,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.60/4,553.76 = 2,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.60x = 4,553.76 × 2,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.60x = 12,180,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180,761.55/3,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.89

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