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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.52, 4,565.58 and 1,484.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.52, 4,565.58 and 1,484.65 is: 2,225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.52 : 4,565.58 = 1,484.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.52/4,565.58 = 1,484.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.52x = 4,565.58 × 1,484.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.52x = 6,778,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,778,288.35/3,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.66

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