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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.82, 4,505.49 and 1,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.82, 4,505.49 and 1,522.08 is: 2,284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.82 : 4,505.49 = 1,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.82/4,505.49 = 1,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.82x = 4,505.49 × 1,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.82x = 6,857,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,857,716.22/3,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.52

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