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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.68, 4,503.90 and 1,152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.68, 4,503.90 and 1,152.18 is: 1,728.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.68 : 4,503.90 = 1,152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.68/4,503.90 = 1,152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.68x = 4,503.90 × 1,152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.68x = 5,189,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,303.50/3,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.80

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