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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.71, 4,590.36 and 1,499.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.71, 4,590.36 and 1,499.15 is: 2,248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.71 : 4,590.36 = 1,499.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.71/4,590.36 = 1,499.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.71x = 4,590.36 × 1,499.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.71x = 6,881,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881,615.24/3,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.38

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