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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.55, 4,513.68 and 1,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.55, 4,513.68 and 1,366.44 is: 2,048.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.55 : 4,513.68 = 1,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.55/4,513.68 = 1,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.55x = 4,513.68 × 1,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.55x = 6,167,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167,672.90/3,011.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.01

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