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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.30, 4,962.86 and 1,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.30, 4,962.86 and 1,459.88 is: 2,190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.30 : 4,962.86 = 1,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.30/4,962.86 = 1,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.30x = 4,962.86 × 1,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.30x = 7,245,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,180.06/3,308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.00

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