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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.70, 4,958.55 and 3,036.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.70, 4,958.55 and 3,036.90 is: 4,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.70 : 4,958.55 = 3,036.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.70/4,958.55 = 3,036.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.70x = 4,958.55 × 3,036.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.70x = 15,058,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,620.50/3,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.35

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