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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.32, 3,091.65 and 2,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.32, 3,091.65 and 2,043.60 is: 3,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.32 : 3,091.65 = 2,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.32/3,091.65 = 2,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.32x = 3,091.65 × 2,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.32x = 6,318,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,318,080.48/2,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.56

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