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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.03, 4,660.74 and 1,465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.03, 4,660.74 and 1,465.16 is: 2,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.03 : 4,660.74 = 1,465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.03/4,660.74 = 1,465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.03x = 4,660.74 × 1,465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.03x = 6,828,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,706.51/3,107.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.83

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