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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.76, 4,506.48 and 1,547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.76, 4,506.48 and 1,547.14 is: 2,318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.76 : 4,506.48 = 1,547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.76/4,506.48 = 1,547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.76x = 4,506.48 × 1,547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.76x = 6,972,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,155.47/3,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.83

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