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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.08, 4,654.26 and 1,437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.08, 4,654.26 and 1,437.01 is: 2,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.08 : 4,654.26 = 1,437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.08/4,654.26 = 1,437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.08x = 4,654.26 × 1,437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.08x = 6,688,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,688,206.53/3,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.04

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