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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.41, 4,522.05 and 1,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.41, 4,522.05 and 1,372.38 is: 2,057.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.41 : 4,522.05 = 1,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.41/4,522.05 = 1,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.41x = 4,522.05 × 1,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.41x = 6,205,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205,970.98/3,016.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.40

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