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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.13, 4,514.61 and 1,448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.13, 4,514.61 and 1,448.69 is: 2,173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.13 : 4,514.61 = 1,448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.13/4,514.61 = 1,448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.13x = 4,514.61 × 1,448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.13x = 6,540,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540,270.36/3,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.48

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