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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.19, 4,546.06 and 1,472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.19, 4,546.06 and 1,472.04 is: 2,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.19 : 4,546.06 = 1,472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.19/4,546.06 = 1,472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.19x = 4,546.06 × 1,472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.19x = 6,691,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691,978.48/3,034.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.52

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