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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.82, 4,569.02 and 2,691.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.82, 4,569.02 and 2,691.78 is: 4,018.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.82 : 4,569.02 = 2,691.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.82/4,569.02 = 2,691.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.82x = 4,569.02 × 2,691.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.82x = 12,298,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,298,796.66/3,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.14

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