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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.32, 4,655.22 and 1,459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.32, 4,655.22 and 1,459.48 is: 2,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.32 : 4,655.22 = 1,459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.32/4,655.22 = 1,459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.32x = 4,655.22 × 1,459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.32x = 6,794,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794,200.49/3,101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.74

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