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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.70, 4,607.71 and 2,788.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.70, 4,607.71 and 2,788.54 is: 4,197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.70 : 4,607.71 = 2,788.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.70/4,607.71 = 2,788.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.70x = 4,607.71 × 2,788.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.70x = 12,848,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,848,783.64/3,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.99

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