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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.77, 4,583.87 and 2,362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.77, 4,583.87 and 2,362.35 is: 3,537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.77 : 4,583.87 = 2,362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.77/4,583.87 = 2,362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.77x = 4,583.87 × 2,362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.77x = 10,828,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,828,693.48/3,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.90

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