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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.81, 4,695.66 and 1,486.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.81, 4,695.66 and 1,486.89 is: 2,228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.81 : 4,695.66 = 1,486.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.81/4,695.66 = 1,486.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.81x = 4,695.66 × 1,486.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.81x = 6,981,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981,929.90/3,132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.65

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