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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.47, 4,562.34 and 1,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.47, 4,562.34 and 1,482.76 is: 2,224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.47 : 4,562.34 = 1,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.47/4,562.34 = 1,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.47x = 4,562.34 × 1,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.47x = 6,764,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,764,855.26/3,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.21

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