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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.63, 4,519.80 and 1,369.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.63, 4,519.80 and 1,369.91 is: 2,053.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.63 : 4,519.80 = 1,369.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.63/4,519.80 = 1,369.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.63x = 4,519.80 × 1,369.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.63x = 6,191,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191,730.52/3,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.21

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