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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.76, 4,518.36 and 1,628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.76, 4,518.36 and 1,628.04 is: 2,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.76 : 4,518.36 = 1,628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.76/4,518.36 = 1,628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.76x = 4,518.36 × 1,628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.76x = 7,356,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,356,070.81/3,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.02

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