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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.74, 4,591.52 and 1,113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.74, 4,591.52 and 1,113.50 is: 1,670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.74 : 4,591.52 = 1,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.74/4,591.52 = 1,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.74x = 4,591.52 × 1,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.74x = 5,112,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,628.99/3,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.39

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