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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.63, 4,521.30 and 1,370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.63, 4,521.30 and 1,370.91 is: 2,054.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.63 : 4,521.30 = 1,370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.63/4,521.30 = 1,370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.63x = 4,521.30 × 1,370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.63x = 6,198,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198,295.38/3,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.71

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