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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.91, 4,951.85 and 2,482.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.91, 4,951.85 and 2,482.95 is: 3,719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.91 : 4,951.85 = 2,482.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.91/4,951.85 = 2,482.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.91x = 4,951.85 × 2,482.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.91x = 12,295,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,295,183.54/3,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.15

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