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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.08, 4,503.35 and 1,614.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.08, 4,503.35 and 1,614.47 is: 2,422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.08 : 4,503.35 = 1,614.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.08/4,503.35 = 1,614.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.08x = 4,503.35 × 1,614.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.08x = 7,270,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,504.99/3,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.63

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