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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.59, 4,618.17 and 1,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.59, 4,618.17 and 1,347 is: 2,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.59 : 4,618.17 = 1,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.59/4,618.17 = 1,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.59x = 4,618.17 × 1,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.59x = 6,220,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220,674.99/3,079.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.97

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