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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.35, 4,660.07 and 1,462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.35, 4,660.07 and 1,462.36 is: 2,194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.35 : 4,660.07 = 1,462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.35/4,660.07 = 1,462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.35x = 4,660.07 × 1,462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.35x = 6,814,699.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814,699.97/3,105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.50

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