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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.57, 4,806.75 and 1,355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.57, 4,806.75 and 1,355.18 is: 2,032.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.57 : 4,806.75 = 1,355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.57/4,806.75 = 1,355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.57x = 4,806.75 × 1,355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.57x = 6,514,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,514,011.47/3,204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.73

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