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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.19, 4,590.30 and 1,211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.19, 4,590.30 and 1,211.74 is: 1,817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.19 : 4,590.30 = 1,211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.19/4,590.30 = 1,211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.19x = 4,590.30 × 1,211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.19x = 5,562,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,250.12/3,060.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.62

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