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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.98, 4,605.51 and 1,339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.98, 4,605.51 and 1,339.39 is: 2,008.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.98 : 4,605.51 = 1,339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.98/4,605.51 = 1,339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.98x = 4,605.51 × 1,339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.98x = 6,168,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,168,574.04/3,071.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.01

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