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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.08, 4,503.24 and 1,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.08, 4,503.24 and 1,462.08 is: 2,193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.08 : 4,503.24 = 1,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.08/4,503.24 = 1,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.08x = 4,503.24 × 1,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.08x = 6,584,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584,091.66/3,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.91

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