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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.76, 4,516.02 and 1,367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.76, 4,516.02 and 1,367.42 is: 2,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.76 : 4,516.02 = 1,367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.76/4,516.02 = 1,367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.76x = 4,516.02 × 1,367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.76x = 6,175,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,273.49/3,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.39

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