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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.62, 4,579.59 and 1,828.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.62, 4,579.59 and 1,828.70 is: 2,736.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.62 : 4,579.59 = 1,828.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.62/4,579.59 = 1,828.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.62x = 4,579.59 × 1,828.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.62x = 8,374,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,374,696.23/3,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.27

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