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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.08, 4,960.60 and 1,359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.08, 4,960.60 and 1,359.42 is: 2,039.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.08 : 4,960.60 = 1,359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.08/4,960.60 = 1,359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.08x = 4,960.60 × 1,359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.08x = 6,743,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,743,538.85/3,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.12

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