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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.72, 4,518.36 and 1,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.72, 4,518.36 and 1,370.80 is: 2,054.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.72 : 4,518.36 = 1,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.72/4,518.36 = 1,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.72x = 4,518.36 × 1,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.72x = 6,193,767.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,193,767.89/3,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.51

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