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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.74, 4,957.02 and 1,358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.74, 4,957.02 and 1,358.22 is: 2,037.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.74 : 4,957.02 = 1,358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.74/4,957.02 = 1,358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.74x = 4,957.02 × 1,358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.74x = 6,732,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,732,723.70/3,304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.29

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