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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.70, 4,558.20 and 1,396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.70, 4,558.20 and 1,396.75 is: 2,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.70 : 4,558.20 = 1,396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.70/4,558.20 = 1,396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.70x = 4,558.20 × 1,396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.70x = 6,366,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366,665.85/3,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.50

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