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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.72, 4,531.76 and 1,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.72, 4,531.76 and 1,376.82 is: 2,065.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.72 : 4,531.76 = 1,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.72/4,531.76 = 1,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.72x = 4,531.76 × 1,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.72x = 6,239,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,410.92/3,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.54

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