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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.60, 4,682.68 and 1,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.60, 4,682.68 and 1,390 is: 2,084.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.60 : 4,682.68 = 1,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.60/4,682.68 = 1,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.60x = 4,682.68 × 1,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.60x = 6,508,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508,925.20/3,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.46

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