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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.45, 4,499.38 and 1,334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.45, 4,499.38 and 1,334.69 is: 2,000.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.45 : 4,499.38 = 1,334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.45/4,499.38 = 1,334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.45x = 4,499.38 × 1,334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.45x = 6,005,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,296.34/3,001.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.80

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