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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.99, 4,502.46 and 1,358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.99, 4,502.46 and 1,358.15 is: 2,036.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.99 : 4,502.46 = 1,358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.99/4,502.46 = 1,358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.99x = 4,502.46 × 1,358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.99x = 6,115,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115,016.05/3,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.99

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