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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.76, 4,595.49 and 1,602.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.76, 4,595.49 and 1,602.96 is: 2,405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.76 : 4,595.49 = 1,602.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.76/4,595.49 = 1,602.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.76x = 4,595.49 × 1,602.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.76x = 7,366,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,366,386.65/3,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.15

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