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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.34, 4,576.50 and 2,280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.34, 4,576.50 and 2,280.89 is: 3,410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.34 : 4,576.50 = 2,280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.34/4,576.50 = 2,280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.34x = 4,576.50 × 2,280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.34x = 10,438,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,438,470.20/3,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.89

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