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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.33, 4,592.73 and 1,306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.33, 4,592.73 and 1,306.47 is: 1,959.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.33 : 4,592.73 = 1,306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.33/4,592.73 = 1,306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.33x = 4,592.73 × 1,306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.33x = 6,000,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,000,263.96/3,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.38

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