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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.56, 4,593.72 and 2,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.56, 4,593.72 and 2,035.28 is: 3,054.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.56 : 4,593.72 = 2,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.56/4,593.72 = 2,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.56x = 4,593.72 × 2,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.56x = 9,349,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,349,506.44/3,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.84

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