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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.59, 4,595.58 and 1,307.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.59, 4,595.58 and 1,307.61 is: 1,961.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.59 : 4,595.58 = 1,307.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.59/4,595.58 = 1,307.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.59x = 4,595.58 × 1,307.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.59x = 6,009,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,009,196.85/3,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.49

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