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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.76, 4,525.03 and 1,456.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.76, 4,525.03 and 1,456.29 is: 2,184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.76 : 4,525.03 = 1,456.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.76/4,525.03 = 1,456.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.76x = 4,525.03 × 1,456.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.76x = 6,589,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,752.30/3,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.38

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