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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.94, 4,958.96 and 1,357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.94, 4,958.96 and 1,357.71 is: 2,036.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.94 : 4,958.96 = 1,357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.94/4,958.96 = 1,357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.94x = 4,958.96 × 1,357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.94x = 6,732,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,732,822.79/3,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.58

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