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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.15, 4,607.99 and 1,342.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.15, 4,607.99 and 1,342.37 is: 2,012.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.15 : 4,607.99 = 1,342.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.15/4,607.99 = 1,342.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.15x = 4,607.99 × 1,342.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.15x = 6,185,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185,637.38/3,074.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.14

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