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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.51, 4,519.71 and 1,368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.51, 4,519.71 and 1,368.33 is: 2,050.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.51 : 4,519.71 = 1,368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.51/4,519.71 = 1,368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.51x = 4,519.71 × 1,368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.51x = 6,184,454.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,454.78/3,015.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.88

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