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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.29, 4,646.64 and 1,342.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.29, 4,646.64 and 1,342.58 is: 2,014.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.29 : 4,646.64 = 1,342.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.29/4,646.64 = 1,342.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.29x = 4,646.64 × 1,342.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.29x = 6,238,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238,497.55/3,097.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.18

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