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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.69, 4,520.58 and 1,473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.69, 4,520.58 and 1,473.69 is: 2,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.69 : 4,520.58 = 1,473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.69/4,520.58 = 1,473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.69x = 4,520.58 × 1,473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.69x = 6,661,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,661,933.54/3,012.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.29

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