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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.34, 4,957.88 and 1,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.34, 4,957.88 and 1,114.02 is: 1,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.34 : 4,957.88 = 1,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.34/4,957.88 = 1,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.34x = 4,957.88 × 1,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.34x = 5,523,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,523,177.48/3,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.99

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