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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.61, 4,958.64 and 1,226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.61, 4,958.64 and 1,226.45 is: 1,838.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.61 : 4,958.64 = 1,226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.61/4,958.64 = 1,226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.61x = 4,958.64 × 1,226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.61x = 6,081,499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,081,499.23/3,307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.64

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