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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.94, 4,550.85 and 1,475.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.94, 4,550.85 and 1,475.01 is: 2,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.94 : 4,550.85 = 1,475.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.94/4,550.85 = 1,475.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.94x = 4,550.85 × 1,475.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.94x = 6,712,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,549.26/3,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.76

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