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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.24, 4,515.64 and 1,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.24, 4,515.64 and 1,365.76 is: 2,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.24 : 4,515.64 = 1,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.24/4,515.64 = 1,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.24x = 4,515.64 × 1,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.24x = 6,167,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167,280.49/3,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.45

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