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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.22, 4,805.17 and 1,357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.22, 4,805.17 and 1,357.78 is: 2,035.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.22 : 4,805.17 = 1,357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.22/4,805.17 = 1,357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.22x = 4,805.17 × 1,357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.22x = 6,524,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524,363.72/3,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.54

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