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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.38, 4,808.46 and 1,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.38, 4,808.46 and 1,355.36 is: 2,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.38 : 4,808.46 = 1,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.38/4,808.46 = 1,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.38x = 4,808.46 × 1,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.38x = 6,517,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,517,194.35/3,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.84

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