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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.13, 4,508.22 and 1,447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.13, 4,508.22 and 1,447.94 is: 2,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.13 : 4,508.22 = 1,447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.13/4,508.22 = 1,447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.13x = 4,508.22 × 1,447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.13x = 6,527,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,527,648.77/3,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.17

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