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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.72, 4,958.88 and 1,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.72, 4,958.88 and 1,358.40 is: 2,037.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.72 : 4,958.88 = 1,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.72/4,958.88 = 1,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.72x = 4,958.88 × 1,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.72x = 6,736,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,736,142.59/3,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.11

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