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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.66, 4,611.82 and 1,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.66, 4,611.82 and 1,343.28 is: 2,014.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.66 : 4,611.82 = 1,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.66/4,611.82 = 1,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.66x = 4,611.82 × 1,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.66x = 6,194,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,194,965.57/3,074.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.85

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