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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.62, 4,591.97 and 1,112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.62, 4,591.97 and 1,112.98 is: 1,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.62 : 4,591.97 = 1,112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.62/4,591.97 = 1,112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.62x = 4,591.97 × 1,112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.62x = 5,110,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,770.77/3,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.85

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