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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.74, 4,663.13 and 1,464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.74, 4,663.13 and 1,464.44 is: 2,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.74 : 4,663.13 = 1,464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.74/4,663.13 = 1,464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.74x = 4,663.13 × 1,464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.74x = 6,828,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,843.46/3,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.66

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