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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.42, 4,964.29 and 1,460.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.42, 4,964.29 and 1,460.23 is: 2,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.42 : 4,964.29 = 1,460.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.42/4,964.29 = 1,460.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.42x = 4,964.29 × 1,460.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.42x = 7,248,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,989.13/3,310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.75

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