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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.60, 4,542.78 and 1,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.60, 4,542.78 and 1,466.76 is: 2,200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.60 : 4,542.78 = 1,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.60/4,542.78 = 1,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.60x = 4,542.78 × 1,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.60x = 6,663,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,167.99/3,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.81

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