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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.99, 4,551.62 and 1,475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.99, 4,551.62 and 1,475.10 is: 2,212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.99 : 4,551.62 = 1,475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.99/4,551.62 = 1,475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.99x = 4,551.62 × 1,475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.99x = 6,714,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714,087.29/3,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.96

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