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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.90, 4,958.79 and 1,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.90, 4,958.79 and 1,357.54 is: 2,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.90 : 4,958.79 = 1,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.90/4,958.79 = 1,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.90x = 4,958.79 × 1,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.90x = 6,731,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731,755.78/3,304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.90

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