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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.35, 4,573.50 and 1,404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.35, 4,573.50 and 1,404.44 is: 2,105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.35 : 4,573.50 = 1,404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.35/4,573.50 = 1,404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.35x = 4,573.50 × 1,404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.35x = 6,423,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,423,183.47/3,051.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.03

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