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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.59, 4,601.39 and 1,335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.59, 4,601.39 and 1,335.81 is: 2,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.59 : 4,601.39 = 1,335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.59/4,601.39 = 1,335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.59x = 4,601.39 × 1,335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.59x = 6,146,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,146,576.10/3,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.72

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