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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.38, 4,545.03 and 1,386.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.38, 4,545.03 and 1,386.53 is: 2,079.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.38 : 4,545.03 = 1,386.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.38/4,545.03 = 1,386.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.38x = 4,545.03 × 1,386.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.38x = 6,301,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,301,831.81/3,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.55

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