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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.09, 4,696.04 and 1,484.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.09, 4,696.04 and 1,484.37 is: 2,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.09 : 4,696.04 = 1,484.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.09/4,696.04 = 1,484.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.09x = 4,696.04 × 1,484.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.09x = 6,970,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970,664.61/3,130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.99

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