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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.08, 4,571.22 and 1,509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.08, 4,571.22 and 1,509.24 is: 2,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.08 : 4,571.22 = 1,509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.08/4,571.22 = 1,509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.08x = 4,571.22 × 1,509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.08x = 6,899,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,068.07/3,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.67

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