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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.40, 4,956.30 and 1,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.40, 4,956.30 and 1,355.40 is: 2,032.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.40 : 4,956.30 = 1,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.40/4,956.30 = 1,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.40x = 4,956.30 × 1,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.40x = 6,717,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,717,769.02/3,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.36

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