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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.08, 4,523.31 and 1,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.08, 4,523.31 and 1,372.26 is: 2,058.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.08 : 4,523.31 = 1,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.08/4,523.31 = 1,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.08x = 4,523.31 × 1,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.08x = 6,207,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,207,157.38/3,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.02

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