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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.15, 4,961.94 and 1,359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.15, 4,961.94 and 1,359.51 is: 2,039.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.15 : 4,961.94 = 1,359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.15/4,961.94 = 1,359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.15x = 4,961.94 × 1,359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.15x = 6,745,807.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,745,807.05/3,307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.76

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