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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,419.61, 4,716.59 and 3,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,419.61, 4,716.59 and 3,305.26 is: 4,558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,419.61 : 4,716.59 = 3,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,419.61/4,716.59 = 3,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,419.61x = 4,716.59 × 3,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,419.61x = 15,589,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,556.26/3,419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.87

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