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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.14, 4,879.06 and 1,305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.14, 4,879.06 and 1,305.07 is: 1,956.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.14 : 4,879.06 = 1,305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.14/4,879.06 = 1,305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.14x = 4,879.06 × 1,305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.14x = 6,367,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367,514.83/3,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.14

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