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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.67, 4,959.18 and 1,357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.67, 4,959.18 and 1,357.89 is: 2,037.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.67 : 4,959.18 = 1,357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.67/4,959.18 = 1,357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.67x = 4,959.18 × 1,357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.67x = 6,734,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,734,020.93/3,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.11

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