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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.72, 4,524.06 and 1,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.72, 4,524.06 and 1,349.80 is: 2,024.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.72 : 4,524.06 = 1,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.72/4,524.06 = 1,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.72x = 4,524.06 × 1,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.72x = 6,106,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,106,553.57/3,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.24

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