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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.14, 4,659.89 and 1,351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.14, 4,659.89 and 1,351.42 is: 2,027.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.14 : 4,659.89 = 1,351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.14/4,659.89 = 1,351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.14x = 4,659.89 × 1,351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.14x = 6,297,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,297,450.14/3,106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.42

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