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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.62, 3,101.60 and 1,484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.62, 3,101.60 and 1,484.54 is: 2,222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.62 : 3,101.60 = 1,484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.62/3,101.60 = 1,484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.62x = 3,101.60 × 1,484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.62x = 4,604,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,449.26/2,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.63

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