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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.66, 4,609.92 and 1,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.66, 4,609.92 and 1,341.50 is: 2,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.66 : 4,609.92 = 1,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.66/4,609.92 = 1,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.66x = 4,609.92 × 1,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.66x = 6,184,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,207.68/3,071.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.31

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