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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.71, 4,661.45 and 1,466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.71, 4,661.45 and 1,466.06 is: 2,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.71 : 4,661.45 = 1,466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.71/4,661.45 = 1,466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.71x = 4,661.45 × 1,466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.71x = 6,833,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,958.06/3,107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.04

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