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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.36, 4,555.08 and 1,957.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.36, 4,555.08 and 1,957.04 is: 2,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.36 : 4,555.08 = 1,957.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.36/4,555.08 = 1,957.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.36x = 4,555.08 × 1,957.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.36x = 8,914,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,914,473.76/3,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.24

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