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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.99, 4,306.46 and 1,860.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.99, 4,306.46 and 1,860.63 is: 2,568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.99 : 4,306.46 = 1,860.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.99/4,306.46 = 1,860.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.99x = 4,306.46 × 1,860.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.99x = 8,012,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,719.37/3,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.19

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