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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.44, 5,036.22 and 1,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.44, 5,036.22 and 1,305 is: 1,956.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.44 : 5,036.22 = 1,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.44/5,036.22 = 1,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.44x = 5,036.22 × 1,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.44x = 6,572,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,267.10/3,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.94

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