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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.28, 4,951.58 and 1,355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.28, 4,951.58 and 1,355.85 is: 2,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.28 : 4,951.58 = 1,355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.28/4,951.58 = 1,355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.28x = 4,951.58 × 1,355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.28x = 6,713,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713,592.96/3,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.02

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