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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.86, 4,560.94 and 1,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.86, 4,560.94 and 1,961.16 is: 2,705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.86 : 4,560.94 = 1,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.86/4,560.94 = 1,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.86x = 4,560.94 × 1,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.86x = 8,944,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,944,733.09/3,305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.72

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