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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.81, 4,557.97 and 2,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.81, 4,557.97 and 2,595.44 is: 3,578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.81 : 4,557.97 = 2,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.81/4,557.97 = 2,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.81x = 4,557.97 × 2,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.81x = 11,829,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,829,952.30/3,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.53

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