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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.98, 4,655.26 and 1,462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.98, 4,655.26 and 1,462.06 is: 2,189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.98 : 4,655.26 = 1,462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.98/4,655.26 = 1,462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.98x = 4,655.26 × 1,462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.98x = 6,806,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,806,269.44/3,107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.93

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