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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.73, 4,604.08 and 1,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.73, 4,604.08 and 1,220.72 is: 1,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.73 : 4,604.08 = 1,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.73/4,604.08 = 1,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.73x = 4,604.08 × 1,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.73x = 5,620,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620,269.52/3,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.87

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