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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.99, 4,880.33 and 1,404.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.99, 4,880.33 and 1,404.93 is: 2,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.99 : 4,880.33 = 1,404.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.99/4,880.33 = 1,404.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.99x = 4,880.33 × 1,404.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.99x = 6,856,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856,522.03/3,255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.82

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