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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.33, 4,588.80 and 951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.33, 4,588.80 and 951.38 is: 1,426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.33 : 4,588.80 = 951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.33/4,588.80 = 951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.33x = 4,588.80 × 951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.33x = 4,365,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,692.54/3,060.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.55

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