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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.32, 4,592.79 and 1,418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.32, 4,592.79 and 1,418.02 is: 2,128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.32 : 4,592.79 = 1,418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.32/4,592.79 = 1,418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.32x = 4,592.79 × 1,418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.32x = 6,512,638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512,638.02/3,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.09

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