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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.32, 4,513.55 and 1,448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.32, 4,513.55 and 1,448.28 is: 2,171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.32 : 4,513.55 = 1,448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.32/4,513.55 = 1,448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.32x = 4,513.55 × 1,448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.32x = 6,536,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,536,876.95/3,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.49

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