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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.83, 4,958.76 and 1,575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.83, 4,958.76 and 1,575.67 is: 2,363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.83 : 4,958.76 = 1,575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.83/4,958.76 = 1,575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.83x = 4,958.76 × 1,575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.83x = 7,813,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813,369.37/3,305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.51

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