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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.47, 4,651.51 and 1,459.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.47, 4,651.51 and 1,459.55 is: 2,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.47 : 4,651.51 = 1,459.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.47/4,651.51 = 1,459.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.47x = 4,651.51 × 1,459.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.47x = 6,789,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,111.42/3,105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.18

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