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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.58, 4,570.22 and 1,197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.58, 4,570.22 and 1,197.45 is: 1,796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.58 : 4,570.22 = 1,197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.58/4,570.22 = 1,197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.58x = 4,570.22 × 1,197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.58x = 5,472,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472,609.94/3,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.31

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