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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.58, 4,604.76 and 1,337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.58, 4,604.76 and 1,337.34 is: 2,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.58 : 4,604.76 = 1,337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.58/4,604.76 = 1,337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.58x = 4,604.76 × 1,337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.58x = 6,158,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,129.74/3,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.83

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