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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.36, 4,642.68 and 1,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.36, 4,642.68 and 1,451.44 is: 2,177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.36 : 4,642.68 = 1,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.36/4,642.68 = 1,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.36x = 4,642.68 × 1,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.36x = 6,738,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738,571.46/3,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.69

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