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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.54, 4,523.94 and 1,371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.54, 4,523.94 and 1,371.29 is: 2,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.54 : 4,523.94 = 1,371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.54/4,523.94 = 1,371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.54x = 4,523.94 × 1,371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.54x = 6,203,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203,644.99/3,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.91

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