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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.15, 4,592.39 and 1,581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.15, 4,592.39 and 1,581.09 is: 2,372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.15 : 4,592.39 = 1,581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.15/4,592.39 = 1,581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.15x = 4,592.39 × 1,581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.15x = 7,260,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,974.00/3,060.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.75

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