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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.35, 4,604.03 and 1,316.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.35, 4,604.03 and 1,316.81 is: 1,973.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.35 : 4,604.03 = 1,316.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.35/4,604.03 = 1,316.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.35x = 4,604.03 × 1,316.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.35x = 6,062,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,632.74/3,071.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.93

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