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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.64, 4,595.24 and 1,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.64, 4,595.24 and 1,581.12 is: 2,373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.64 : 4,595.24 = 1,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.64/4,595.24 = 1,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.64x = 4,595.24 × 1,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.64x = 7,265,625.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,625.87/3,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.89

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