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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.97, 4,660.46 and 1,546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.97, 4,660.46 and 1,546.11 is: 2,319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.97 : 4,660.46 = 1,546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.97/4,660.46 = 1,546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.97x = 4,660.46 × 1,546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.97x = 7,205,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,584.82/3,105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.91

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