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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.08, 4,505.59 and 1,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.08, 4,505.59 and 1,360.24 is: 2,040.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.08 : 4,505.59 = 1,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.08/4,505.59 = 1,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.08x = 4,505.59 × 1,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.08x = 6,128,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,128,683.74/3,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.12

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