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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.98, 4,590.06 and 2,511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.98, 4,590.06 and 2,511.68 is: 3,762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.98 : 4,590.06 = 2,511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.98/4,590.06 = 2,511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.98x = 4,590.06 × 2,511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.98x = 11,528,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,528,761.90/3,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.68

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