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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.88, 4,588.72 and 1,213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.88, 4,588.72 and 1,213.30 is: 1,818.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.88 : 4,588.72 = 1,213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.88/4,588.72 = 1,213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.88x = 4,588.72 × 1,213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.88x = 5,567,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567,493.98/3,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.92

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