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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.58, 4,892.66 and 2,285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.58, 4,892.66 and 2,285.67 is: 3,154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.58 : 4,892.66 = 2,285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.58/4,892.66 = 2,285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.58x = 4,892.66 × 2,285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.58x = 11,182,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182,994.75/3,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.96

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