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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.52, 4,551.36 and 1,390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.52, 4,551.36 and 1,390.48 is: 2,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.52 : 4,551.36 = 1,390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.52/4,551.36 = 1,390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.52x = 4,551.36 × 1,390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.52x = 6,328,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328,575.05/3,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.22

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