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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.69, 4,506.96 and 1,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.69, 4,506.96 and 1,364.40 is: 2,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.69 : 4,506.96 = 1,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.69/4,506.96 = 1,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.69x = 4,506.96 × 1,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.69x = 6,149,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149,296.22/3,006.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.20

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