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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.36, 4,605.80 and 1,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.36, 4,605.80 and 1,340.20 is: 2,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.36 : 4,605.80 = 1,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.36/4,605.80 = 1,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.36x = 4,605.80 × 1,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.36x = 6,172,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,693.16/3,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.41

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