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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.59, 4,656.89 and 1,459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.59, 4,656.89 and 1,459.93 is: 2,189.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.59 : 4,656.89 = 1,459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.59/4,656.89 = 1,459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.59x = 4,656.89 × 1,459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.59x = 6,798,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798,733.42/3,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.90

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