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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.66, 4,597.68 and 1,214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.66, 4,597.68 and 1,214.82 is: 1,823.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.66 : 4,597.68 = 1,214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.66/4,597.68 = 1,214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.66x = 4,597.68 × 1,214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.66x = 5,585,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,353.62/3,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.10

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