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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.08, 4,608.84 and 1,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.08, 4,608.84 and 1,341.20 is: 2,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.08 : 4,608.84 = 1,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.08/4,608.84 = 1,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.08x = 4,608.84 × 1,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.08x = 6,181,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181,376.21/3,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.11

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