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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.88, 4,590.48 and 1,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.88, 4,590.48 and 1,329.48 is: 1,992.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.88 : 4,590.48 = 1,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.88/4,590.48 = 1,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.88x = 4,590.48 × 1,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.88x = 6,102,951.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102,951.35/3,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.55

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