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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.19, 4,575.50 and 1,491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.19, 4,575.50 and 1,491.49 is: 2,237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.19 : 4,575.50 = 1,491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.19/4,575.50 = 1,491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.19x = 4,575.50 × 1,491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.19x = 6,824,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,824,312.50/3,050.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.34

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