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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.08, 4,604.32 and 1,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.08, 4,604.32 and 1,338.20 is: 2,007.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.08 : 4,604.32 = 1,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.08/4,604.32 = 1,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.08x = 4,604.32 × 1,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.08x = 6,161,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,501.02/3,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.61

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