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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.38, 4,524.96 and 1,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.38, 4,524.96 and 1,352.40 is: 2,026.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.38 : 4,524.96 = 1,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.38/4,524.96 = 1,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.38x = 4,524.96 × 1,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.38x = 6,119,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,119,555.90/3,019.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.76

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