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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.97, 4,704.89 and 1,404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.97, 4,704.89 and 1,404.81 is: 2,108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.97 : 4,704.89 = 1,404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.97/4,704.89 = 1,404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.97x = 4,704.89 × 1,404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.97x = 6,609,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,609,469.50/3,134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.30

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