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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.56, 4,964.20 and 1,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.56, 4,964.20 and 1,460.88 is: 2,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.56 : 4,964.20 = 1,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.56/4,964.20 = 1,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.56x = 4,964.20 × 1,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.56x = 7,252,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,100.50/3,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.27

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