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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.04, 4,601.76 and 1,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.04, 4,601.76 and 1,425.84 is: 2,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.04 : 4,601.76 = 1,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.04/4,601.76 = 1,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.04x = 4,601.76 × 1,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.04x = 6,561,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,561,373.48/3,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.62

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