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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.93, 4,960.91 and 1,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.93, 4,960.91 and 1,458.56 is: 2,187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.93 : 4,960.91 = 1,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.93/4,960.91 = 1,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.93x = 4,960.91 × 1,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.93x = 7,235,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235,800.94/3,307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.41

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