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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.31, 4,586.93 and 1,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.31, 4,586.93 and 1,413.40 is: 2,118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.31 : 4,586.93 = 1,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.31/4,586.93 = 1,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.31x = 4,586.93 × 1,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.31x = 6,483,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,162.23/3,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.47

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