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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.63, 4,588.39 and 1,418.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.63, 4,588.39 and 1,418.36 is: 2,126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.63 : 4,588.39 = 1,418.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.63/4,588.39 = 1,418.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.63x = 4,588.39 × 1,418.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.63x = 6,507,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,958.81/3,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.35

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