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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.68, 4,961.92 and 1,459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.68, 4,961.92 and 1,459.26 is: 2,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.68 : 4,961.92 = 1,459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.68/4,961.92 = 1,459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.68x = 4,961.92 × 1,459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.68x = 7,240,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,733.20/3,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.07

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