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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.56, 4,956.99 and 1,431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.56, 4,956.99 and 1,431.56 is: 2,146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.56 : 4,956.99 = 1,431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.56/4,956.99 = 1,431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.56x = 4,956.99 × 1,431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.56x = 7,096,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,228.60/3,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.76

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