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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.35, 4,689.15 and 1,460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.35, 4,689.15 and 1,460.96 is: 2,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.35 : 4,689.15 = 1,460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.35/4,689.15 = 1,460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.35x = 4,689.15 × 1,460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.35x = 6,850,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,850,660.58/3,125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.97

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