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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.49, 4,958.20 and 1,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.49, 4,958.20 and 1,114.20 is: 1,671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.49 : 4,958.20 = 1,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.49/4,958.20 = 1,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.49x = 4,958.20 × 1,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.49x = 5,524,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,524,426.44/3,305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.29

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