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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.67, 4,523.64 and 1,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.67, 4,523.64 and 1,371.10 is: 2,056.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.67 : 4,523.64 = 1,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.67/4,523.64 = 1,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.67x = 4,523.64 × 1,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.67x = 6,202,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202,362.80/3,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.71

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