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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.75, 4,522.02 and 1,371.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.75, 4,522.02 and 1,371.41 is: 2,056.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.75 : 4,522.02 = 1,371.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.75/4,522.02 = 1,371.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.75x = 4,522.02 × 1,371.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.75x = 6,201,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,543.45/3,015.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.39

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