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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.74, 4,956.60 and 1,302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.74, 4,956.60 and 1,302.03 is: 1,952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.74 : 4,956.60 = 1,302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.74/4,956.60 = 1,302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.74x = 4,956.60 × 1,302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.74x = 6,453,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,453,646.78/3,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.26

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