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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.09, 4,606.37 and 1,426.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.09, 4,606.37 and 1,426.71 is: 2,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.09 : 4,606.37 = 1,426.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.09/4,606.37 = 1,426.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.09x = 4,606.37 × 1,426.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.09x = 6,571,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,969.63/3,069.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.34

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