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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.91, 4,655.79 and 1,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.91, 4,655.79 and 1,459.54 is: 2,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.91 : 4,655.79 = 1,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.91/4,655.79 = 1,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.91x = 4,655.79 × 1,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.91x = 6,795,300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,795,300.10/3,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.27

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