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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.63, 4,957.94 and 1,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.63, 4,957.94 and 1,356.98 is: 2,035.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.63 : 4,957.94 = 1,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.63/4,957.94 = 1,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.63x = 4,957.94 × 1,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.63x = 6,727,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727,825.42/3,304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.88

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