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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.88, 4,594.86 and 1,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.88, 4,594.86 and 1,421.28 is: 2,132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.88 : 4,594.86 = 1,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.88/4,594.86 = 1,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.88x = 4,594.86 × 1,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.88x = 6,530,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,530,582.62/3,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.17

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