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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.94, 4,629.18 and 1,420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.94, 4,629.18 and 1,420.04 is: 2,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.94 : 4,629.18 = 1,420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.94/4,629.18 = 1,420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.94x = 4,629.18 × 1,420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.94x = 6,573,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,620.77/3,085.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.18

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