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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.08, 4,592.64 and 1,328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.08, 4,592.64 and 1,328.48 is: 1,993.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.08 : 4,592.64 = 1,328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.08/4,592.64 = 1,328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.08x = 4,592.64 × 1,328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.08x = 6,101,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101,230.39/3,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.81

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