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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.63, 4,522.80 and 1,371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.63, 4,522.80 and 1,371.91 is: 2,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.63 : 4,522.80 = 1,371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.63/4,522.80 = 1,371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.63x = 4,522.80 × 1,371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.63x = 6,204,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,874.55/3,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.21

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