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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.79, 4,563.58 and 2,185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.79, 4,563.58 and 2,185.76 is: 3,016.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.79 : 4,563.58 = 2,185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.79/4,563.58 = 2,185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.79x = 4,563.58 × 2,185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.79x = 9,974,904.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,974,904.76/3,306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.49

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