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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.08, 4,591.62 and 1,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.08, 4,591.62 and 1,521 is: 2,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.08 : 4,591.62 = 1,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.08/4,591.62 = 1,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.08x = 4,591.62 × 1,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.08x = 6,983,854.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,983,854.02/3,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.50

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