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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.26, 4,521.50 and 1,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.26, 4,521.50 and 1,140.44 is: 1,711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.26 : 4,521.50 = 1,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.26/4,521.50 = 1,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.26x = 4,521.50 × 1,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.26x = 5,156,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,499.46/3,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.27

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