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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.08, 4,590.36 and 1,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.08, 4,590.36 and 1,008.08 is: 1,512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.08 : 4,590.36 = 1,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.08/4,590.36 = 1,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.08x = 4,590.36 × 1,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.08x = 4,627,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,450.11/3,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.20

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