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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.36, 4,958.26 and 1,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.36, 4,958.26 and 1,114.26 is: 1,671.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.36 : 4,958.26 = 1,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.36/4,958.26 = 1,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.36x = 4,958.26 × 1,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.36x = 5,524,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,524,775.68/3,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.46

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