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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.04, 4,523.99 and 1,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.04, 4,523.99 and 1,373.02 is: 2,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.04 : 4,523.99 = 1,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.04/4,523.99 = 1,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.04x = 4,523.99 × 1,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.04x = 6,211,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,211,510.57/3,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.50

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