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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.66, 4,566.08 and 1,400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.66, 4,566.08 and 1,400.74 is: 2,098.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.66 : 4,566.08 = 1,400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.66/4,566.08 = 1,400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.66x = 4,566.08 × 1,400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.66x = 6,395,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,395,890.90/3,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.62

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