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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.66, 4,581.86 and 3,008.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.66, 4,581.86 and 3,008.41 is: 4,503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.66 : 4,581.86 = 3,008.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.66/4,581.86 = 3,008.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.66x = 4,581.86 × 3,008.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.66x = 13,784,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784,113.44/3,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.64

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