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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.12, 4,593.42 and 1,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.12, 4,593.42 and 1,329.96 is: 1,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.12 : 4,593.42 = 1,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.12/4,593.42 = 1,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.12x = 4,593.42 × 1,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.12x = 6,109,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109,064.86/3,060.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.35

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