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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.64, 4,504.67 and 1,442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.64, 4,504.67 and 1,442.54 is: 2,164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.64 : 4,504.67 = 1,442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.64/4,504.67 = 1,442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.64x = 4,504.67 × 1,442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.64x = 6,498,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498,176.12/3,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.88

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