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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.75, 4,523.52 and 1,372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.75, 4,523.52 and 1,372.41 is: 2,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.75 : 4,523.52 = 1,372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.75/4,523.52 = 1,372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.75x = 4,523.52 × 1,372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.75x = 6,208,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,124.08/3,016.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.88

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