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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.84, 4,957.31 and 2,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.84, 4,957.31 and 2,377.52 is: 3,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.84 : 4,957.31 = 2,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.84/4,957.31 = 2,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.84x = 4,957.31 × 2,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.84x = 11,786,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,786,067.00/3,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.23

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