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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.71, 4,807.15 and 1,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.71, 4,807.15 and 1,355.50 is: 2,033.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.71 : 4,807.15 = 1,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.71/4,807.15 = 1,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.71x = 4,807.15 × 1,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.71x = 6,516,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,516,074.17/3,204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.28

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