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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.61, 4,571.61 and 1,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.61, 4,571.61 and 1,446.06 is: 2,167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.61 : 4,571.61 = 1,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.61/4,571.61 = 1,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.61x = 4,571.61 × 1,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.61x = 6,610,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,610,822.36/3,050.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.05

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