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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.44, 4,521.35 and 1,370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.44, 4,521.35 and 1,370.54 is: 2,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.44 : 4,521.35 = 1,370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.44/4,521.35 = 1,370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.44x = 4,521.35 × 1,370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.44x = 6,196,705.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196,705.76/3,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.68

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