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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.86, 4,309.02 and 3,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.86, 4,309.02 and 3,060.82 is: 4,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.86 : 4,309.02 = 3,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.86/4,309.02 = 3,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.86x = 4,309.02 × 3,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.86x = 13,189,134.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,189,134.60/3,128.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.32

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