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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.53, 4,220.51 and 3,019.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.53, 4,220.51 and 3,019.82 is: 4,163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.53 : 4,220.51 = 3,019.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.53/4,220.51 = 3,019.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.53x = 4,220.51 × 3,019.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.53x = 12,745,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,745,144.31/3,061.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.00

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