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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.55, 4,592.73 and 1,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.55, 4,592.73 and 1,397.08 is: 2,094.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.55 : 4,592.73 = 1,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.55/4,592.73 = 1,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.55x = 4,592.73 × 1,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.55x = 6,416,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,416,412.85/3,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.44

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