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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.51, 4,526.25 and 1,459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.51, 4,526.25 and 1,459.09 is: 2,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.51 : 4,526.25 = 1,459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.51/4,526.25 = 1,459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.51x = 4,526.25 × 1,459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.51x = 6,604,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,604,206.11/3,019.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.18

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