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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.99, 4,604.31 and 1,425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.99, 4,604.31 and 1,425.69 is: 2,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.99 : 4,604.31 = 1,425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.99/4,604.31 = 1,425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.99x = 4,604.31 × 1,425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.99x = 6,564,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,318.72/3,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.22

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