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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.28, 4,956.04 and 1,358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.28, 4,956.04 and 1,358.84 is: 2,037.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.28 : 4,956.04 = 1,358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.28/4,956.04 = 1,358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.28x = 4,956.04 × 1,358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.28x = 6,734,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,734,465.39/3,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.49

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