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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.88, 4,603.86 and 1,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.88, 4,603.86 and 1,427.28 is: 2,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.88 : 4,603.86 = 1,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.88/4,603.86 = 1,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.88x = 4,603.86 × 1,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.88x = 6,570,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,997.30/3,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.17

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