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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.97, 4,635.84 and 2,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.97, 4,635.84 and 2,285.13 is: 3,152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.97 : 4,635.84 = 2,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.97/4,635.84 = 2,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.97x = 4,635.84 × 2,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.97x = 10,593,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,593,497.06/3,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.85

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