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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.47, 4,146.03 and 2,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.47, 4,146.03 and 2,414.22 is: 3,334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.47 : 4,146.03 = 2,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.47/4,146.03 = 2,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.47x = 4,146.03 × 2,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.47x = 10,009,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,009,428.55/3,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.84

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