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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.76, 4,668.32 and 1,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.76, 4,668.32 and 1,466.04 is: 2,198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.76 : 4,668.32 = 1,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.76/4,668.32 = 1,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.76x = 4,668.32 × 1,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.76x = 6,843,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,943.85/3,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.67

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