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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.54, 4,526.24 and 1,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.54, 4,526.24 and 1,374.52 is: 2,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.54 : 4,526.24 = 1,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.54/4,526.24 = 1,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.54x = 4,526.24 × 1,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.54x = 6,221,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,389.22/3,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.75

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