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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.06, 4,555.60 and 2,833.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.06, 4,555.60 and 2,833.41 is: 3,903.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.06 : 4,555.60 = 2,833.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.06/4,555.60 = 2,833.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.06x = 4,555.60 × 2,833.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.06x = 12,907,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,907,882.60/3,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.13

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