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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.19, 4,564.59 and 1,483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.19, 4,564.59 and 1,483.57 is: 2,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.19 : 4,564.59 = 1,483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.19/4,564.59 = 1,483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.19x = 4,564.59 × 1,483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.19x = 6,771,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,888.79/3,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.99

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