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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.52, 4,566.84 and 1,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.52, 4,566.84 and 1,401.58 is: 2,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.52 : 4,566.84 = 1,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.52/4,566.84 = 1,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.52x = 4,566.84 × 1,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.52x = 6,400,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,400,791.61/3,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.71

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