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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.49, 4,552.88 and 1,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.49, 4,552.88 and 1,474.35 is: 2,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.49 : 4,552.88 = 1,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.49/4,552.88 = 1,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.49x = 4,552.88 × 1,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.49x = 6,712,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,531.26/3,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.35

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