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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.72, 4,627.80 and 2,304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.72, 4,627.80 and 2,304.96 is: 3,179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.72 : 4,627.80 = 2,304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.72/4,627.80 = 2,304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.72x = 4,627.80 × 2,304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.72x = 10,666,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,666,893.89/3,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.67

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