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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.60, 4,544.28 and 1,467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.60, 4,544.28 and 1,467.76 is: 2,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.60 : 4,544.28 = 1,467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.60/4,544.28 = 1,467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.60x = 4,544.28 × 1,467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.60x = 6,669,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669,912.41/3,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.31

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