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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.89, 4,519.57 and 1,370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.89, 4,519.57 and 1,370.38 is: 2,054.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.89 : 4,519.57 = 1,370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.89/4,519.57 = 1,370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.89x = 4,519.57 × 1,370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.89x = 6,193,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,193,528.34/3,014.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.31

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