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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.60, 6,096.60 and 2,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.60, 6,096.60 and 2,307.60 is: 3,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.60 : 6,096.60 = 2,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.60/6,096.60 = 2,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.60x = 6,096.60 × 2,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.60x = 14,068,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068,514.16/4,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.93

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