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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.68, 4,593.49 and 1,188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.68, 4,593.49 and 1,188.29 is: 1,782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.68 : 4,593.49 = 1,188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.68/4,593.49 = 1,188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.68x = 4,593.49 × 1,188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.68x = 5,458,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,406.75/3,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.23

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