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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062, 4,593.84 and 1,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062, 4,593.84 and 1,330.88 is: 1,996.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062 : 4,593.84 = 1,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062/4,593.84 = 1,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062x = 4,593.84 × 1,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062x = 6,113,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,849.78/3,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.69

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