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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.03, 4,591.88 and 1,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.03, 4,591.88 and 1,328.66 is: 1,993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.03 : 4,591.88 = 1,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.03/4,591.88 = 1,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.03x = 4,591.88 × 1,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.03x = 6,101,017.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101,017.68/3,060.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.78

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