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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.59, 4,224.56 and 2,903.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.59, 4,224.56 and 2,903.85 is: 4,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.59 : 4,224.56 = 2,903.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.59/4,224.56 = 2,903.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.59x = 4,224.56 × 2,903.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.59x = 12,267,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,267,474.04/3,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.21

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