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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.87, 4,571.51 and 1,486.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.87, 4,571.51 and 1,486.43 is: 2,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.87 : 4,571.51 = 1,486.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.87/4,571.51 = 1,486.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.87x = 4,571.51 × 1,486.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.87x = 6,795,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,795,206.75/3,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.03

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