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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.23, 4,571.76 and 1,486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.23, 4,571.76 and 1,486.66 is: 2,229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.23 : 4,571.76 = 1,486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.23/4,571.76 = 1,486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.23x = 4,571.76 × 1,486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.23x = 6,796,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,796,652.72/3,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.71

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