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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.78, 4,952.18 and 1,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.78, 4,952.18 and 1,916.20 is: 2,870.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.78 : 4,952.18 = 1,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.78/4,952.18 = 1,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.78x = 4,952.18 × 1,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.78x = 9,489,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,489,367.06/3,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.54

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