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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.28, 4,584.59 and 1,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.28, 4,584.59 and 1,744.94 is: 2,614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.28 : 4,584.59 = 1,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.28/4,584.59 = 1,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.28x = 4,584.59 × 1,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.28x = 7,999,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,834.47/3,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.09

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