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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013, 4,521.66 and 1,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013, 4,521.66 and 1,475.08 is: 2,213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013 : 4,521.66 = 1,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013/4,521.66 = 1,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013x = 4,521.66 × 1,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013x = 6,669,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669,810.23/3,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.68

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