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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.95, 4,570.83 and 1,403.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.95, 4,570.83 and 1,403.87 is: 2,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.95 : 4,570.83 = 1,403.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.95/4,570.83 = 1,403.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.95x = 4,570.83 × 1,403.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.95x = 6,416,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,416,828.26/3,046.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.98

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