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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.82, 4,638.98 and 1,450.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.82, 4,638.98 and 1,450.02 is: 2,173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.82 : 4,638.98 = 1,450.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.82/4,638.98 = 1,450.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.82x = 4,638.98 × 1,450.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.82x = 6,726,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,726,606.53/3,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.51

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