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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.06, 4,957.59 and 1,358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.06, 4,957.59 and 1,358.90 is: 2,038.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.06 : 4,957.59 = 1,358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.06/4,957.59 = 1,358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.06x = 4,957.59 × 1,358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.06x = 6,736,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,736,869.05/3,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.35

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