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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.97, 4,526.13 and 1,373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.97, 4,526.13 and 1,373.07 is: 2,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.97 : 4,526.13 = 1,373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.97/4,526.13 = 1,373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.97x = 4,526.13 × 1,373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.97x = 6,214,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,214,693.32/3,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.92

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