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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.72, 4,588.11 and 1,211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.72, 4,588.11 and 1,211.22 is: 1,815.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.72 : 4,588.11 = 1,211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.72/4,588.11 = 1,211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.72x = 4,588.11 × 1,211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.72x = 5,557,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,210.59/3,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.65

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