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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.65, 4,521.17 and 2,046.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.65, 4,521.17 and 2,046.71 is: 3,069.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.65 : 4,521.17 = 2,046.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.65/4,521.17 = 2,046.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.65x = 4,521.17 × 2,046.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.65x = 9,253,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,253,513.62/3,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.52

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