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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.81, 4,604.59 and 1,428.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.81, 4,604.59 and 1,428.13 is: 2,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.81 : 4,604.59 = 1,428.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.81/4,604.59 = 1,428.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.81x = 4,604.59 × 1,428.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.81x = 6,575,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,953.12/3,070.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.44

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