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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.34, 4,948.65 and 1,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.34, 4,948.65 and 1,451.76 is: 2,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.34 : 4,948.65 = 1,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.34/4,948.65 = 1,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.34x = 4,948.65 × 1,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.34x = 7,184,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,252.12/3,302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.50

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