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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.19, 4,521.33 and 1,474.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.19, 4,521.33 and 1,474.19 is: 2,212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.19 : 4,521.33 = 1,474.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.19/4,521.33 = 1,474.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.19x = 4,521.33 × 1,474.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.19x = 6,665,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665,299.47/3,013.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.04

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