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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.30, 4,654.42 and 994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.30, 4,654.42 and 994.25 is: 1,491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.30 : 4,654.42 = 994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.30/4,654.42 = 994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.30x = 4,654.42 × 994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.30x = 4,627,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,631.33/3,102.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.68

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