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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.36, 4,524.48 and 1,476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.36, 4,524.48 and 1,476.28 is: 2,214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.36 : 4,524.48 = 1,476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.36/4,524.48 = 1,476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.36x = 4,524.48 × 1,476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.36x = 6,679,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,399.33/3,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.39

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