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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.76, 4,566.45 and 1,484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.76, 4,566.45 and 1,484.42 is: 2,224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.76 : 4,566.45 = 1,484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.76/4,566.45 = 1,484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.76x = 4,566.45 × 1,484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.76x = 6,778,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,778,506.88/3,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.83

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