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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.86, 4,501.98 and 1,356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.86, 4,501.98 and 1,356.75 is: 2,034.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.86 : 4,501.98 = 1,356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.86/4,501.98 = 1,356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.86x = 4,501.98 × 1,356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.86x = 6,108,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,108,061.37/3,001.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.76

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