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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.28, 4,804.62 and 1,450.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.28, 4,804.62 and 1,450.31 is: 2,173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.28 : 4,804.62 = 1,450.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.28/4,804.62 = 1,450.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.28x = 4,804.62 × 1,450.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.28x = 6,968,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,158.97/3,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.28

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