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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.59, 4,962.15 and 1,459.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.59, 4,962.15 and 1,459.23 is: 2,189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.59 : 4,962.15 = 1,459.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.59/4,962.15 = 1,459.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.59x = 4,962.15 × 1,459.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.59x = 7,240,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,918.14/3,307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.18

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