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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.39, 4,508.22 and 1,360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.39, 4,508.22 and 1,360.81 is: 2,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.39 : 4,508.22 = 1,360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.39/4,508.22 = 1,360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.39x = 4,508.22 × 1,360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.39x = 6,134,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,134,830.86/3,004.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.96

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