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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.38, 4,590.47 and 1,329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.38, 4,590.47 and 1,329.01 is: 1,993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.38 : 4,590.47 = 1,329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.38/4,590.47 = 1,329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.38x = 4,590.47 × 1,329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.38x = 6,100,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,100,772.38/3,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.47

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