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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.32, 4,660.98 and 1,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.32, 4,660.98 and 1,374.72 is: 2,062.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.32 : 4,660.98 = 1,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.32/4,660.98 = 1,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.32x = 4,660.98 × 1,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.32x = 6,407,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,407,542.43/3,106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.74

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