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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.41, 4,522.68 and 1,453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.41, 4,522.68 and 1,453.29 is: 2,179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.41 : 4,522.68 = 1,453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.41/4,522.68 = 1,453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.41x = 4,522.68 × 1,453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.41x = 6,572,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,765.62/3,016.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.00

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