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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.97, 4,591.52 and 1,735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.97, 4,591.52 and 1,735.25 is: 2,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.97 : 4,591.52 = 1,735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.97/4,591.52 = 1,735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.97x = 4,591.52 × 1,735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.97x = 7,967,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,409.95/3,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.91

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