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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.94, 4,599.35 and 1,423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.94, 4,599.35 and 1,423.64 is: 2,134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.94 : 4,599.35 = 1,423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.94/4,599.35 = 1,423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.94x = 4,599.35 × 1,423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.94x = 6,547,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547,811.52/3,067.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.27

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