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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.61, 4,663.44 and 1,464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.61, 4,663.44 and 1,464.62 is: 2,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.61 : 4,663.44 = 1,464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.61/4,663.44 = 1,464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.61x = 4,663.44 × 1,464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.61x = 6,830,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,830,144.18/3,107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.88

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