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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.27, 4,644.74 and 1,341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.27, 4,644.74 and 1,341.46 is: 2,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.27 : 4,644.74 = 1,341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.27/4,644.74 = 1,341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.27x = 4,644.74 × 1,341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.27x = 6,230,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,230,702.99/3,096.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.32

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