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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.33, 4,522.19 and 1,371.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.33, 4,522.19 and 1,371.51 is: 2,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.33 : 4,522.19 = 1,371.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.33/4,522.19 = 1,371.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.33x = 4,522.19 × 1,371.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.33x = 6,202,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202,221.95/3,015.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.90

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