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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.48, 4,520.61 and 1,369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.48, 4,520.61 and 1,369.17 is: 2,054.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.48 : 4,520.61 = 1,369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.48/4,520.61 = 1,369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.48x = 4,520.61 × 1,369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.48x = 6,189,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,189,483.59/3,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.61

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