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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.68, 4,591.46 and 1,114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.68, 4,591.46 and 1,114.01 is: 1,669.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.68 : 4,591.46 = 1,114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.68/4,591.46 = 1,114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.68x = 4,591.46 × 1,114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.68x = 5,114,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,932.35/3,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.54

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