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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.72, 4,524.02 and 1,435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.72, 4,524.02 and 1,435.26 is: 2,152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.72 : 4,524.02 = 1,435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.72/4,524.02 = 1,435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.72x = 4,524.02 × 1,435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.72x = 6,493,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,493,144.95/3,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.39

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