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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.79, 4,525.11 and 1,373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.79, 4,525.11 and 1,373.77 is: 2,060.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.79 : 4,525.11 = 1,373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.79/4,525.11 = 1,373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.79x = 4,525.11 × 1,373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.79x = 6,216,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216,449.05/3,016.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.62

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