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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.84, 4,518.61 and 1,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.84, 4,518.61 and 1,369.73 is: 2,052.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.84 : 4,518.61 = 1,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.84/4,518.61 = 1,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.84x = 4,518.61 × 1,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.84x = 6,189,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,189,283.55/3,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.94

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