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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.32, 4,962.95 and 1,459.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.32, 4,962.95 and 1,459.91 is: 2,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.32 : 4,962.95 = 1,459.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.32/4,962.95 = 1,459.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.32x = 4,962.95 × 1,459.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.32x = 7,245,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,460.33/3,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.73

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