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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.29, 4,568.86 and 1,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.29, 4,568.86 and 1,484.72 is: 2,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.29 : 4,568.86 = 1,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.29/4,568.86 = 1,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.29x = 4,568.86 × 1,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.29x = 6,783,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,783,478.46/3,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.80

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