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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.89, 4,953.88 and 1,915.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.89, 4,953.88 and 1,915.97 is: 2,871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.89 : 4,953.88 = 1,915.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.89/4,953.88 = 1,915.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.89x = 4,953.88 × 1,915.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.89x = 9,491,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,491,475.88/3,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.08

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