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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.99, 4,589.78 and 2,088.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.99, 4,589.78 and 2,088.27 is: 3,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.99 : 4,589.78 = 2,088.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.99/4,589.78 = 2,088.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.99x = 4,589.78 × 2,088.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.99x = 9,584,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584,689.44/3,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.24

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