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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.94, 4,504.54 and 1,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.94, 4,504.54 and 1,462.94 is: 2,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.94 : 4,504.54 = 1,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.94/4,504.54 = 1,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.94x = 4,504.54 × 1,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.94x = 6,589,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,871.75/3,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.20

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