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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.36, 4,598.82 and 1,600.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.36, 4,598.82 and 1,600.59 is: 2,405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.36 : 4,598.82 = 1,600.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.36/4,598.82 = 1,600.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.36x = 4,598.82 × 1,600.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.36x = 7,360,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,360,825.30/3,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.22

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