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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.38, 4,645.58 and 2,060.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.38, 4,645.58 and 2,060.46 is: 3,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.38 : 4,645.58 = 2,060.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.38/4,645.58 = 2,060.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.38x = 4,645.58 × 2,060.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.38x = 9,572,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,572,031.77/3,096.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.36

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