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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.16, 4,511.47 and 1,449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.16, 4,511.47 and 1,449.74 is: 2,172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.16 : 4,511.47 = 1,449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.16/4,511.47 = 1,449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.16x = 4,511.47 × 1,449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.16x = 6,540,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540,458.52/3,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.79

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