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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.96, 4,958.73 and 1,358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.96, 4,958.73 and 1,358.11 is: 2,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.96 : 4,958.73 = 1,358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.96/4,958.73 = 1,358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.96x = 4,958.73 × 1,358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.96x = 6,734,512.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,734,512.09/3,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.08

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