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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.31, 4,594.98 and 1,420.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.31, 4,594.98 and 1,420.02 is: 2,130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.31 : 4,594.98 = 1,420.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.31/4,594.98 = 1,420.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.31x = 4,594.98 × 1,420.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.31x = 6,524,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524,963.50/3,062.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.73

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