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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.49, 4,571.62 and 1,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.49, 4,571.62 and 1,197.28 is: 1,796.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.49 : 4,571.62 = 1,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.49/4,571.62 = 1,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.49x = 4,571.62 × 1,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.49x = 5,473,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,503.21/3,046.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.66

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