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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.14, 4,507.59 and 1,465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.14, 4,507.59 and 1,465.22 is: 2,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.14 : 4,507.59 = 1,465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.14/4,507.59 = 1,465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.14x = 4,507.59 × 1,465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.14x = 6,604,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,604,611.02/3,003.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.24

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