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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.72, 4,505.38 and 1,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.72, 4,505.38 and 1,359.68 is: 2,038.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.72 : 4,505.38 = 1,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.72/4,505.38 = 1,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.72x = 4,505.38 × 1,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.72x = 6,125,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125,875.08/3,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.75

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