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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.13, 4,671.33 and 1,449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.13, 4,671.33 and 1,449.82 is: 2,174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.13 : 4,671.33 = 1,449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.13/4,671.33 = 1,449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.13x = 4,671.33 × 1,449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.13x = 6,772,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772,587.66/3,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.79

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