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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.02, 4,570.59 and 1,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.02, 4,570.59 and 1,404.08 is: 2,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.02 : 4,570.59 = 1,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.02/4,570.59 = 1,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.02x = 4,570.59 × 1,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.02x = 6,417,474.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,417,474.01/3,048.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.46

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