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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.65, 4,589.82 and 1,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.65, 4,589.82 and 1,085.92 is: 1,628.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.65 : 4,589.82 = 1,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.65/4,589.82 = 1,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.65x = 4,589.82 × 1,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.65x = 4,984,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,165.86/3,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.47

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