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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.72, 4,515.36 and 1,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.72, 4,515.36 and 1,368.80 is: 2,051.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.72 : 4,515.36 = 1,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.72/4,515.36 = 1,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.72x = 4,515.36 × 1,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.72x = 6,180,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,624.77/3,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.51

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