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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.64, 4,508.81 and 1,445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.64, 4,508.81 and 1,445.66 is: 2,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.64 : 4,508.81 = 1,445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.64/4,508.81 = 1,445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.64x = 4,508.81 × 1,445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.64x = 6,518,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,518,176.49/3,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.93

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