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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.98, 4,959.38 and 1,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.98, 4,959.38 and 1,550.08 is: 2,325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.98 : 4,959.38 = 1,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.98/4,959.38 = 1,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.98x = 4,959.38 × 1,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.98x = 7,687,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687,435.75/3,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.31

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