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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.63, 4,622.19 and 1,437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.63, 4,622.19 and 1,437.11 is: 2,156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.63 : 4,622.19 = 1,437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.63/4,622.19 = 1,437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.63x = 4,622.19 × 1,437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.63x = 6,642,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,595.47/3,079.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.95

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