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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.07, 4,957.61 and 1,357.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.07, 4,957.61 and 1,357.43 is: 2,036.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.07 : 4,957.61 = 1,357.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.07/4,957.61 = 1,357.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.07x = 4,957.61 × 1,357.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.07x = 6,729,576.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,729,576.97/3,305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.14

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