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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.70, 4,608.92 and 1,341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.70, 4,608.92 and 1,341.38 is: 2,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.70 : 4,608.92 = 1,341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.70/4,608.92 = 1,341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.70x = 4,608.92 × 1,341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.70x = 6,182,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,283.36/3,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.35

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