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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.26, 4,605.54 and 1,337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.26, 4,605.54 and 1,337.78 is: 2,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.26 : 4,605.54 = 1,337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.26/4,605.54 = 1,337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.26x = 4,605.54 × 1,337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.26x = 6,161,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,199.30/3,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.39

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