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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.42, 4,970.66 and 1,465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.42, 4,970.66 and 1,465.06 is: 2,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.42 : 4,970.66 = 1,465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.42/4,970.66 = 1,465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.42x = 4,970.66 × 1,465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.42x = 7,282,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,315.14/3,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.16

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