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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.68, 4,604.96 and 1,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.68, 4,604.96 and 1,427.36 is: 2,139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.68 : 4,604.96 = 1,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.68/4,604.96 = 1,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.68x = 4,604.96 × 1,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.68x = 6,572,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,935.71/3,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.85

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