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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.47, 4,576.69 and 2,281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.47, 4,576.69 and 2,281.01 is: 3,411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.47 : 4,576.69 = 2,281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.47/4,576.69 = 2,281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.47x = 4,576.69 × 2,281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.47x = 10,439,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,439,481.40/3,060.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.08

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