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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.72, 5,120.28 and 1,304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.72, 5,120.28 and 1,304.96 is: 1,957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.72 : 5,120.28 = 1,304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.72/5,120.28 = 1,304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.72x = 5,120.28 × 1,304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.72x = 6,681,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,760.59/3,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.33

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