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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.02, 4,697.37 and 3,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.02, 4,697.37 and 3,060.42 is: 4,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.02 : 4,697.37 = 3,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.02/4,697.37 = 3,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.02x = 4,697.37 × 3,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.02x = 14,375,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,375,925.10/3,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.74

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