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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.67, 4,590.41 and 1,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.67, 4,590.41 and 1,415.74 is: 2,121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.67 : 4,590.41 = 1,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.67/4,590.41 = 1,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.67x = 4,590.41 × 1,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.67x = 6,498,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498,827.05/3,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.95

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