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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.46, 4,544.08 and 1,468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.46, 4,544.08 and 1,468.32 is: 2,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.46 : 4,544.08 = 1,468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.46/4,544.08 = 1,468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.46x = 4,544.08 × 1,468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.46x = 6,672,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672,163.55/3,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.88

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