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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.71, 4,659.05 and 1,462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.71, 4,659.05 and 1,462.43 is: 2,193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.71 : 4,659.05 = 1,462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.71/4,659.05 = 1,462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.71x = 4,659.05 × 1,462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.71x = 6,813,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813,534.49/3,105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.87

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