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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.66, 4,519.26 and 1,454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.66, 4,519.26 and 1,454.70 is: 2,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.66 : 4,519.26 = 1,454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.66/4,519.26 = 1,454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.66x = 4,519.26 × 1,454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.66x = 6,574,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574,167.52/3,015.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.01

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