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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.07, 4,601.51 and 1,424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.07, 4,601.51 and 1,424.59 is: 2,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.07 : 4,601.51 = 1,424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.07/4,601.51 = 1,424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.07x = 4,601.51 × 1,424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.07x = 6,555,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,251.85/3,067.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.30

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