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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.49, 4,959.86 and 1,358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.49, 4,959.86 and 1,358.25 is: 2,038.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.49 : 4,959.86 = 1,358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.49/4,959.86 = 1,358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.49x = 4,959.86 × 1,358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.49x = 6,736,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,736,723.05/3,305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.04

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