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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.56, 4,530.48 and 1,484.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.56, 4,530.48 and 1,484.64 is: 2,225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.56 : 4,530.48 = 1,484.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.56/4,530.48 = 1,484.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.56x = 4,530.48 × 1,484.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.56x = 6,726,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,726,131.83/3,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.31

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