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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.63, 4,524.30 and 1,372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.63, 4,524.30 and 1,372.92 is: 2,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.63 : 4,524.30 = 1,372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.63/4,524.30 = 1,372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.63x = 4,524.30 × 1,372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.63x = 6,211,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,211,501.96/3,018.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.72

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