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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.14, 4,569.20 and 994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.14, 4,569.20 and 994.14 is: 1,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.14 : 4,569.20 = 994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.14/4,569.20 = 994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.14x = 4,569.20 × 994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.14x = 4,542,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,424.49/3,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.21

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