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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.08, 4,598.55 and 1,422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.08, 4,598.55 and 1,422.72 is: 2,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.08 : 4,598.55 = 1,422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.08/4,598.55 = 1,422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.08x = 4,598.55 × 1,422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.08x = 6,542,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542,449.06/3,067.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.12

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