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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.44, 4,988.52 and 2,285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.44, 4,988.52 and 2,285.56 is: 3,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.44 : 4,988.52 = 2,285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.44/4,988.52 = 2,285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.44x = 4,988.52 × 2,285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.44x = 11,401,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,401,561.77/3,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.44

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