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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.76, 4,592.49 and 1,600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.76, 4,592.49 and 1,600.96 is: 2,402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.76 : 4,592.49 = 1,600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.76/4,592.49 = 1,600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.76x = 4,592.49 × 1,600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.76x = 7,352,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,392.79/3,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.15

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