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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.97, 4,650.77 and 1,459.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.97, 4,650.77 and 1,459.05 is: 2,185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.97 : 4,650.77 = 1,459.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.97/4,650.77 = 1,459.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.97x = 4,650.77 × 1,459.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.97x = 6,785,698.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,698.67/3,104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.43

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