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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.78, 4,523.70 and 1,371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.78, 4,523.70 and 1,371.11 is: 2,057.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.78 : 4,523.70 = 1,371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.78/4,523.70 = 1,371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.78x = 4,523.70 × 1,371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.78x = 6,202,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202,472.83/3,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.36

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