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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,401.68, 5,097.91 and 3,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,401.68, 5,097.91 and 3,060.30 is: 4,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,401.68 : 5,097.91 = 3,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,401.68/5,097.91 = 3,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,401.68x = 5,097.91 × 3,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,401.68x = 15,601,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,601,133.97/3,401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.30

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