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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.01, 4,599.75 and 1,421.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.01, 4,599.75 and 1,421.97 is: 2,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.01 : 4,599.75 = 1,421.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.01/4,599.75 = 1,421.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.01x = 4,599.75 × 1,421.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.01x = 6,540,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540,706.51/3,067.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.60

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