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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.68, 4,597.68 and 1,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.68, 4,597.68 and 1,529.12 is: 2,291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.68 : 4,597.68 = 1,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.68/4,597.68 = 1,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.68x = 4,597.68 × 1,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.68x = 7,030,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030,404.44/3,067.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.77

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