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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.44, 4,956.72 and 1,255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.44, 4,956.72 and 1,255.88 is: 1,882.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.44 : 4,956.72 = 1,255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.44/4,956.72 = 1,255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.44x = 4,956.72 × 1,255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.44x = 6,225,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,225,045.51/3,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.70

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