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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.59, 4,611.60 and 1,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.59, 4,611.60 and 1,341 is: 2,012.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.59 : 4,611.60 = 1,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.59/4,611.60 = 1,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.59x = 4,611.60 × 1,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.59x = 6,184,155.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,155.60/3,073.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.03

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