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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.68, 4,566.60 and 1,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.68, 4,566.60 and 1,311.84 is: 1,966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.68 : 4,566.60 = 1,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.68/4,566.60 = 1,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.68x = 4,566.60 × 1,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.68x = 5,990,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,990,648.54/3,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.29

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