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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.86, 4,524.06 and 1,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.86, 4,524.06 and 1,455.24 is: 2,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.86 : 4,524.06 = 1,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.86/4,524.06 = 1,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.86x = 4,524.06 × 1,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.86x = 6,583,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583,593.07/3,019.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.10

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