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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.66, 4,959.57 and 1,574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.66, 4,959.57 and 1,574.06 is: 2,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.66 : 4,959.57 = 1,574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.66/4,959.57 = 1,574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.66x = 4,959.57 × 1,574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.66x = 7,806,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806,660.75/3,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.60

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