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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.56, 4,604.22 and 3,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.56, 4,604.22 and 3,085.80 is: 4,260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.56 : 4,604.22 = 3,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.56/4,604.22 = 3,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.56x = 4,604.22 × 3,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.56x = 14,207,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,207,702.08/3,334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.74

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