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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.44, 4,956.71 and 1,356.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.44, 4,956.71 and 1,356.21 is: 2,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.44 : 4,956.71 = 1,356.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.44/4,956.71 = 1,356.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.44x = 4,956.71 × 1,356.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.44x = 6,722,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,332.89/3,304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.33

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