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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.99, 4,660.34 and 1,462.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.99, 4,660.34 and 1,462.41 is: 2,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.99 : 4,660.34 = 1,462.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.99/4,660.34 = 1,462.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.99x = 4,660.34 × 1,462.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.99x = 6,815,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,815,320.51/3,105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.25

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