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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.29, 4,958.21 and 1,357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.29, 4,958.21 and 1,357.51 is: 2,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.29 : 4,958.21 = 1,357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.29/4,958.21 = 1,357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.29x = 4,958.21 × 1,357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.29x = 6,730,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730,812.87/3,305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.38

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