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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.90, 4,588.29 and 2,087.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.90, 4,588.29 and 2,087.46 is: 3,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.90 : 4,588.29 = 2,087.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.90/4,588.29 = 2,087.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.90x = 4,588.29 × 2,087.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.90x = 9,577,871.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,871.84/3,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.10

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