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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.59, 4,584.20 and 2,992.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.59, 4,584.20 and 2,992.95 is: 4,482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.59 : 4,584.20 = 2,992.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.59/4,584.20 = 2,992.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.59x = 4,584.20 × 2,992.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.59x = 13,720,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,720,266.43/3,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.89

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