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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.08, 4,530.96 and 1,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.08, 4,530.96 and 1,484.16 is: 2,225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.08 : 4,530.96 = 1,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.08/4,530.96 = 1,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.08x = 4,530.96 × 1,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.08x = 6,724,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724,669.59/3,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.18

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