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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.76, 4,556.76 and 1,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.76, 4,556.76 and 1,305.28 is: 1,958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.76 : 4,556.76 = 1,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.76/4,556.76 = 1,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.76x = 4,556.76 × 1,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.76x = 5,947,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,847.69/3,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.62

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