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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.56, 4,604.40 and 1,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.56, 4,604.40 and 1,337.40 is: 2,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.56 : 4,604.40 = 1,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.56/4,604.40 = 1,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.56x = 4,604.40 × 1,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.56x = 6,157,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,157,924.56/3,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.43

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