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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.81, 4,573.35 and 1,486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.81, 4,573.35 and 1,486.96 is: 2,230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.81 : 4,573.35 = 1,486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.81/4,573.35 = 1,486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.81x = 4,573.35 × 1,486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.81x = 6,800,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800,374.99/3,048.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.50

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