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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.75, 4,595.64 and 1,887.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.75, 4,595.64 and 1,887.39 is: 2,833.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.75 : 4,595.64 = 1,887.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.75/4,595.64 = 1,887.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.75x = 4,595.64 × 1,887.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.75x = 8,673,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,764.98/3,060.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.87

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