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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.63, 4,591.55 and 1,305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.63, 4,591.55 and 1,305.62 is: 1,958.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.63 : 4,591.55 = 1,305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.63/4,591.55 = 1,305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.63x = 4,591.55 × 1,305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.63x = 5,994,790.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994,790.03/3,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.68

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