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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.10, 4,655.34 and 1,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.10, 4,655.34 and 1,459.80 is: 2,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.10 : 4,655.34 = 1,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.10/4,655.34 = 1,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.10x = 4,655.34 × 1,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.10x = 6,795,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,795,865.33/3,104.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.32

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