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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.80, 4,533.44 and 1,462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.80, 4,533.44 and 1,462.55 is: 2,194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.80 : 4,533.44 = 1,462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.80/4,533.44 = 1,462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.80x = 4,533.44 × 1,462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.80x = 6,630,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,630,352.69/3,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.18

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