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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.15, 4,960.44 and 1,358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.15, 4,960.44 and 1,358.51 is: 2,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.15 : 4,960.44 = 1,358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.15/4,960.44 = 1,358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.15x = 4,960.44 × 1,358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.15x = 6,738,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738,782.54/3,306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.26

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