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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.51, 4,537.30 and 1,381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.51, 4,537.30 and 1,381.23 is: 2,072.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.51 : 4,537.30 = 1,381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.51/4,537.30 = 1,381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.51x = 4,537.30 × 1,381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.51x = 6,267,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,267,035.65/3,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.08

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