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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.72, 4,804.42 and 1,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.72, 4,804.42 and 1,357.28 is: 2,034.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.72 : 4,804.42 = 1,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.72/4,804.42 = 1,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.72x = 4,804.42 × 1,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.72x = 6,520,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,520,943.18/3,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.79

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