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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.53, 4,546.94 and 1,470.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.53, 4,546.94 and 1,470.45 is: 2,206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.53 : 4,546.94 = 1,470.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.53/4,546.94 = 1,470.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.53x = 4,546.94 × 1,470.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.53x = 6,686,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,686,040.57/3,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.23

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