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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.49, 4,586.62 and 1,671.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.49, 4,586.62 and 1,671.74 is: 2,505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.49 : 4,586.62 = 1,671.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.49/4,586.62 = 1,671.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.49x = 4,586.62 × 1,671.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.49x = 7,667,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,667,627.76/3,060.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.36

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