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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.72, 4,606.20 and 1,339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.72, 4,606.20 and 1,339.56 is: 2,010.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.72 : 4,606.20 = 1,339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.72/4,606.20 = 1,339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.72x = 4,606.20 × 1,339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.72x = 6,170,281.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170,281.27/3,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.05

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