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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.56, 4,514.46 and 1,471.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.56, 4,514.46 and 1,471.72 is: 2,206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.56 : 4,514.46 = 1,471.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.56/4,514.46 = 1,471.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.56x = 4,514.46 × 1,471.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.56x = 6,644,021.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,644,021.07/3,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.17

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