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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.74, 4,806.44 and 1,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.74, 4,806.44 and 1,453.08 is: 2,177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.74 : 4,806.44 = 1,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.74/4,806.44 = 1,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.74x = 4,806.44 × 1,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.74x = 6,984,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984,141.84/3,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.96

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