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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.96, 4,523.12 and 1,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.96, 4,523.12 and 1,371.06 is: 2,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.96 : 4,523.12 = 1,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.96/4,523.12 = 1,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.96x = 4,523.12 × 1,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.96x = 6,201,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,468.91/3,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.90

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