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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.70, 4,566.78 and 1,484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.70, 4,566.78 and 1,484.10 is: 2,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.70 : 4,566.78 = 1,484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.70/4,566.78 = 1,484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.70x = 4,566.78 × 1,484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.70x = 6,777,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777,558.20/3,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.02

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