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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060, 4,590.72 and 1,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060, 4,590.72 and 1,008 is: 1,512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060 : 4,590.72 = 1,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060/4,590.72 = 1,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060x = 4,590.72 × 1,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060x = 4,627,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,445.76/3,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.24

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