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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.66, 4,566.68 and 1,484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.66, 4,566.68 and 1,484.10 is: 2,225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.66 : 4,566.68 = 1,484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.66/4,566.68 = 1,484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.66x = 4,566.68 × 1,484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.66x = 6,777,409.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777,409.79/3,045.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.27

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