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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.46, 4,652.58 and 1,347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.46, 4,652.58 and 1,347.14 is: 2,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.46 : 4,652.58 = 1,347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.46/4,652.58 = 1,347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.46x = 4,652.58 × 1,347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.46x = 6,267,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,267,660.93/3,103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.57

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