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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.13, 4,541.68 and 1,386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.13, 4,541.68 and 1,386.84 is: 2,078.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.13 : 4,541.68 = 1,386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.13/4,541.68 = 1,386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.13x = 4,541.68 × 1,386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.13x = 6,298,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,298,583.49/3,030.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.65

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