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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.28, 4,579.48 and 2,650.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.28, 4,579.48 and 2,650.82 is: 3,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.28 : 4,579.48 = 2,650.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.28/4,579.48 = 2,650.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.28x = 4,579.48 × 2,650.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.28x = 12,139,382.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,139,382.00/3,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.76

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