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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.59, 4,527.24 and 1,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.59, 4,527.24 and 1,462.32 is: 2,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.59 : 4,527.24 = 1,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.59/4,527.24 = 1,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.59x = 4,527.24 × 1,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.59x = 6,620,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620,273.60/3,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.99

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