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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.56, 4,512.18 and 1,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.56, 4,512.18 and 1,365.28 is: 2,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.56 : 4,512.18 = 1,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.56/4,512.18 = 1,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.56x = 4,512.18 × 1,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.56x = 6,160,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160,389.11/3,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.94

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