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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.92, 4,502.88 and 1,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.92, 4,502.88 and 1,464 is: 2,196

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.92 : 4,502.88 = 1,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.92/4,502.88 = 1,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.92x = 4,502.88 × 1,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.92x = 6,592,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,216.32/3,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196

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