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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.85, 4,504.80 and 1,357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.85, 4,504.80 and 1,357.55 is: 2,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.85 : 4,504.80 = 1,357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.85/4,504.80 = 1,357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.85x = 4,504.80 × 1,357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.85x = 6,115,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115,491.24/3,001.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.24

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