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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.94, 4,614.83 and 1,433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.94, 4,614.83 and 1,433.46 is: 2,150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.94 : 4,614.83 = 1,433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.94/4,614.83 = 1,433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.94x = 4,614.83 × 1,433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.94x = 6,615,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,174.21/3,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.62

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