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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.94, 4,960.46 and 1,358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.94, 4,960.46 and 1,358.71 is: 2,038.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.94 : 4,960.46 = 1,358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.94/4,960.46 = 1,358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.94x = 4,960.46 × 1,358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.94x = 6,739,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739,826.61/3,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.09

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