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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.61, 4,592.01 and 1,889.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.61, 4,592.01 and 1,889.25 is: 2,834.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.61 : 4,592.01 = 1,889.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.61/4,592.01 = 1,889.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.61x = 4,592.01 × 1,889.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.61x = 8,675,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,454.89/3,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.55

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