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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.67, 4,545.17 and 1,473.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.67, 4,545.17 and 1,473.03 is: 2,207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.67 : 4,545.17 = 1,473.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.67/4,545.17 = 1,473.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.67x = 4,545.17 × 1,473.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.67x = 6,695,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695,164.40/3,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.68

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