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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.54, 4,563.79 and 2,125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.54, 4,563.79 and 2,125.56 is: 2,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.54 : 4,563.79 = 2,125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.54/4,563.79 = 2,125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.54x = 4,563.79 × 2,125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.54x = 9,700,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,609.47/3,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.76

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