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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.01, 4,517.46 and 1,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.01, 4,517.46 and 1,366.83 is: 2,048.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.01 : 4,517.46 = 1,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.01/4,517.46 = 1,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.01x = 4,517.46 × 1,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.01x = 6,174,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,174,599.85/3,014.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.63

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