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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.13, 4,666.83 and 1,446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.13, 4,666.83 and 1,446.82 is: 2,170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.13 : 4,666.83 = 1,446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.13/4,666.83 = 1,446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.13x = 4,666.83 × 1,446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.13x = 6,752,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,752,036.03/3,111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.29

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