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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.06, 4,554.23 and 2,832.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.06, 4,554.23 and 2,832.41 is: 3,901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.06 : 4,554.23 = 2,832.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.06/4,554.23 = 2,832.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.06x = 4,554.23 × 2,832.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.06x = 12,899,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899,443.82/3,306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.76

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