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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.68, 4,591.20 and 1,600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.68, 4,591.20 and 1,600.12 is: 2,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.68 : 4,591.20 = 1,600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.68/4,591.20 = 1,600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.68x = 4,591.20 × 1,600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.68x = 7,346,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,346,470.94/3,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.06

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