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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.61, 4,958.58 and 1,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.61, 4,958.58 and 1,084.24 is: 1,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.61 : 4,958.58 = 1,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.61/4,958.58 = 1,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.61x = 4,958.58 × 1,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.61x = 5,376,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,376,296.54/3,305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.42

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