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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.80, 4,527.62 and 1,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.80, 4,527.62 and 1,373.96 is: 2,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.80 : 4,527.62 = 1,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.80/4,527.62 = 1,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.80x = 4,527.62 × 1,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.80x = 6,220,768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220,768.78/3,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.36

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