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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.86, 4,952.40 and 1,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.86, 4,952.40 and 1,354 is: 2,030.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.86 : 4,952.40 = 1,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.86/4,952.40 = 1,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.86x = 4,952.40 × 1,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.86x = 6,705,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705,549.60/3,302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.23

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