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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.71, 4,656.05 and 1,460.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.71, 4,656.05 and 1,460.43 is: 2,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.71 : 4,656.05 = 1,460.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.71/4,656.05 = 1,460.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.71x = 4,656.05 × 1,460.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.71x = 6,799,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799,827.80/3,103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.87

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