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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.07, 4,307.98 and 3,060.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.07, 4,307.98 and 3,060.03 is: 4,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.07 : 4,307.98 = 3,060.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.07/4,307.98 = 3,060.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.07x = 4,307.98 × 3,060.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.07x = 13,182,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182,548.04/3,128.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.28

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