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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.62, 4,572.36 and 2,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.62, 4,572.36 and 2,995.80 is: 4,137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.62 : 4,572.36 = 2,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.62/4,572.36 = 2,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.62x = 4,572.36 × 2,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.62x = 13,697,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,697,876.09/3,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.56

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