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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.24, 4,546.13 and 1,450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.24, 4,546.13 and 1,450.15 is: 2,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.24 : 4,546.13 = 1,450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.24/4,546.13 = 1,450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.24x = 4,546.13 × 1,450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.24x = 6,592,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,562.68/3,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.44

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