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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.20, 5,099.70 and 3,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.20, 5,099.70 and 3,060.60 is: 4,582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.20 : 5,099.70 = 3,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.20/5,099.70 = 3,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.20x = 5,099.70 × 3,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.20x = 15,608,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,608,141.82/3,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.27

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