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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.43, 4,591.42 and 1,211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.43, 4,591.42 and 1,211.56 is: 1,817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.43 : 4,591.42 = 1,211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.43/4,591.42 = 1,211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.43x = 4,591.42 × 1,211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.43x = 5,562,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,796.64/3,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.65

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