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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.69, 4,558.29 and 2,510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.69, 4,558.29 and 2,510.48 is: 3,461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.69 : 4,558.29 = 2,510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.69/4,558.29 = 2,510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.69x = 4,558.29 × 2,510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.69x = 11,443,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,443,495.88/3,305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.76

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