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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.22, 4,608.45 and 1,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.22, 4,608.45 and 1,341.06 is: 2,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.22 : 4,608.45 = 1,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.22/4,608.45 = 1,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.22x = 4,608.45 × 1,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.22x = 6,180,207.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,207.96/3,071.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.30

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