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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.60, 4,558.08 and 2,258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.60, 4,558.08 and 2,258.24 is: 3,113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.60 : 4,558.08 = 2,258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.60/4,558.08 = 2,258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.60x = 4,558.08 × 2,258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.60x = 10,293,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,293,238.58/3,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.88

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