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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.03, 4,650.62 and 1,457.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.03, 4,650.62 and 1,457.73 is: 2,185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.03 : 4,650.62 = 1,457.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.03/4,650.62 = 1,457.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.03x = 4,650.62 × 1,457.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.03x = 6,779,341.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,779,341.00/3,102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.45

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