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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.66, 4,668.58 and 1,530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.66, 4,668.58 and 1,530.38 is: 2,294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.66 : 4,668.58 = 1,530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.66/4,668.58 = 1,530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.66x = 4,668.58 × 1,530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.66x = 7,144,701.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,701.46/3,113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.63

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