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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.05, 4,654.62 and 1,459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.05, 4,654.62 and 1,459.11 is: 2,188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.05 : 4,654.62 = 1,459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.05/4,654.62 = 1,459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.05x = 4,654.62 × 1,459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.05x = 6,791,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,602.59/3,103.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.69

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