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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.09, 4,611.14 and 1,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.09, 4,611.14 and 1,341.50 is: 2,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.09 : 4,611.14 = 1,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.09/4,611.14 = 1,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.09x = 4,611.14 × 1,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.09x = 6,185,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185,844.31/3,074.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.25

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