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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.71, 4,635.84 and 1,426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.71, 4,635.84 and 1,426.51 is: 2,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.71 : 4,635.84 = 1,426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.71/4,635.84 = 1,426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.71x = 4,635.84 × 1,426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.71x = 6,613,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613,072.12/3,094.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.90

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