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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.14, 4,504.59 and 1,463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.14, 4,504.59 and 1,463.22 is: 2,196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.14 : 4,504.59 = 1,463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.14/4,504.59 = 1,463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.14x = 4,504.59 × 1,463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.14x = 6,591,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,591,206.18/3,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.23

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