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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.22, 4,509.25 and 1,361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.22, 4,509.25 and 1,361.57 is: 2,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.22 : 4,509.25 = 1,361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.22/4,509.25 = 1,361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.22x = 4,509.25 × 1,361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.22x = 6,139,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,139,659.52/3,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.32

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