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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.58, 4,509.77 and 1,361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.58, 4,509.77 and 1,361.98 is: 2,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.58 : 4,509.77 = 1,361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.58/4,509.77 = 1,361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.58x = 4,509.77 × 1,361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.58x = 6,142,206.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142,206.12/3,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.92

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