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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.74, 4,599.90 and 1,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.74, 4,599.90 and 1,423.93 is: 2,134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.74 : 4,599.90 = 1,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.74/4,599.90 = 1,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.74x = 4,599.90 × 1,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.74x = 6,549,935.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,935.61/3,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.41

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