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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.16, 4,533.56 and 1,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.16, 4,533.56 and 1,482 is: 2,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.16 : 4,533.56 = 1,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.16/4,533.56 = 1,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.16x = 4,533.56 × 1,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.16x = 6,718,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,735.92/3,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.16

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