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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.48, 4,589.76 and 1,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.48, 4,589.76 and 1,008 is: 1,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.48 : 4,589.76 = 1,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.48/4,589.76 = 1,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.48x = 4,589.76 × 1,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.48x = 4,626,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,478.08/3,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.68

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