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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.13, 4,586.88 and 1,501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.13, 4,586.88 and 1,501.21 is: 2,250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.13 : 4,586.88 = 1,501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.13/4,586.88 = 1,501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.13x = 4,586.88 × 1,501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.13x = 6,885,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885,870.12/3,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.19

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