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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.22, 4,649.64 and 1,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.22, 4,649.64 and 1,458.30 is: 2,184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.22 : 4,649.64 = 1,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.22/4,649.64 = 1,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.22x = 4,649.64 × 1,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.22x = 6,780,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,780,570.01/3,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.31

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