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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.58, 4,564.68 and 1,483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.58, 4,564.68 and 1,483.24 is: 2,223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.58 : 4,564.68 = 1,483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.58/4,564.68 = 1,483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.58x = 4,564.68 × 1,483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.58x = 6,770,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,493.14/3,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.06

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