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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.82, 4,561.97 and 2,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.82, 4,561.97 and 2,046.54 is: 2,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.82 : 4,561.97 = 2,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.82/4,561.97 = 2,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.82x = 4,561.97 × 2,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.82x = 9,336,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,336,243.85/3,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.18

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