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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.68, 4,503.14 and 1,027.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.68, 4,503.14 and 1,027.49 is: 1,541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.68 : 4,503.14 = 1,027.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.68/4,503.14 = 1,027.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.68x = 4,503.14 × 1,027.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.68x = 4,626,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,913.30/3,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.44

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