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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.66, 4,598.26 and 1,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.66, 4,598.26 and 1,423.28 is: 2,132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.66 : 4,598.26 = 1,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.66/4,598.26 = 1,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.66x = 4,598.26 × 1,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.66x = 6,544,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,544,611.49/3,068.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.73

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