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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.10, 4,566.98 and 1,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.10, 4,566.98 and 1,484.76 is: 2,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.10 : 4,566.98 = 1,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.10/4,566.98 = 1,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.10x = 4,566.98 × 1,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.10x = 6,780,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,780,861.80/3,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.35

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