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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.98, 4,538.70 and 1,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.98, 4,538.70 and 1,464.68 is: 2,195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.98 : 4,538.70 = 1,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.98/4,538.70 = 1,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.98x = 4,538.70 × 1,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.98x = 6,647,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,728.93/3,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.44

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