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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.54, 4,517.22 and 1,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.54, 4,517.22 and 1,451.66 is: 2,177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.54 : 4,517.22 = 1,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.54/4,517.22 = 1,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.54x = 4,517.22 × 1,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.54x = 6,557,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557,467.59/3,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.45

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