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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.39, 4,516.36 and 1,368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.39, 4,516.36 and 1,368.90 is: 2,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.39 : 4,516.36 = 1,368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.39/4,516.36 = 1,368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.39x = 4,516.36 × 1,368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.39x = 6,182,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,441.78/3,012.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.34

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