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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.62, 4,959.55 and 2,071.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.62, 4,959.55 and 2,071.54 is: 3,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.62 : 4,959.55 = 2,071.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.62/4,959.55 = 2,071.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.62x = 4,959.55 × 2,071.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.62x = 10,273,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,273,881.41/3,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.01

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