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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.82, 4,524.12 and 1,283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.82, 4,524.12 and 1,283.46 is: 1,925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.82 : 4,524.12 = 1,283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.82/4,524.12 = 1,283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.82x = 4,524.12 × 1,283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.82x = 5,806,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,527.06/3,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.99

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