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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.36, 4,958.68 and 1,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.36, 4,958.68 and 1,768.08 is: 2,652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.36 : 4,958.68 = 1,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.36/4,958.68 = 1,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.36x = 4,958.68 × 1,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.36x = 8,767,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,767,342.93/3,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.46

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