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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.05, 4,591.51 and 2,124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.05, 4,591.51 and 2,124.43 is: 3,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.05 : 4,591.51 = 2,124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.05/4,591.51 = 2,124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.05x = 4,591.51 × 2,124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.05x = 9,754,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754,342.02/3,060.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.64

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