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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.93, 4,535.21 and 1,462.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.93, 4,535.21 and 1,462.85 is: 2,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.93 : 4,535.21 = 1,462.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.93/4,535.21 = 1,462.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.93x = 4,535.21 × 1,462.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.93x = 6,634,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,634,324.63/3,021.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.39

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