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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.66, 4,611.42 and 1,342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.66, 4,611.42 and 1,342.50 is: 2,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.66 : 4,611.42 = 1,342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.66/4,611.42 = 1,342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.66x = 4,611.42 × 1,342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.66x = 6,190,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,190,831.35/3,072.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.81

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