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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.52, 4,564.08 and 1,483.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.52, 4,564.08 and 1,483.65 is: 2,224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.52 : 4,564.08 = 1,483.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.52/4,564.08 = 1,483.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.52x = 4,564.08 × 1,483.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.52x = 6,771,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,497.29/3,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.16

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