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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.63, 4,701.98 and 1,491.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.63, 4,701.98 and 1,491.34 is: 2,237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.63 : 4,701.98 = 1,491.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.63/4,701.98 = 1,491.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.63x = 4,701.98 × 1,491.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.63x = 7,012,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,250.85/3,134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.03

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