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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.35, 4,562.98 and 2,185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.35, 4,562.98 and 2,185.33 is: 3,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.35 : 4,562.98 = 2,185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.35/4,562.98 = 2,185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.35x = 4,562.98 × 2,185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.35x = 9,971,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971,583.34/3,306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.89

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