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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.80, 4,598.70 and 1,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.80, 4,598.70 and 1,971.40 is: 2,957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.80 : 4,598.70 = 1,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.80/4,598.70 = 1,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.80x = 4,598.70 × 1,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.80x = 9,065,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,065,877.18/3,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.10

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