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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.56, 4,606.56 and 1,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.56, 4,606.56 and 1,338.72 is: 2,008.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.56 : 4,606.56 = 1,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.56/4,606.56 = 1,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.56x = 4,606.56 × 1,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.56x = 6,166,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166,894.00/3,070.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.39

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