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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.96, 4,524.24 and 1,371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.96, 4,524.24 and 1,371.48 is: 2,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.96 : 4,524.24 = 1,371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.96/4,524.24 = 1,371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.96x = 4,524.24 × 1,371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.96x = 6,204,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,904.68/3,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.31

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