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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.65, 4,595.77 and 1,420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.65, 4,595.77 and 1,420.66 is: 2,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.65 : 4,595.77 = 1,420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.65/4,595.77 = 1,420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.65x = 4,595.77 × 1,420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.65x = 6,529,034.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,034.13/3,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.13

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