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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.81, 4,553.88 and 2,832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.81, 4,553.88 and 2,832.16 is: 3,901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.81 : 4,553.88 = 2,832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.81/4,553.88 = 2,832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.81x = 4,553.88 × 2,832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.81x = 12,897,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897,316.78/3,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.41

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