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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.58, 4,501.85 and 1,357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.58, 4,501.85 and 1,357.74 is: 2,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.58 : 4,501.85 = 1,357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.58/4,501.85 = 1,357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.58x = 4,501.85 × 1,357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.58x = 6,112,335.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,112,335.03/3,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.38

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