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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.52, 3,072.36 and 2,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.52, 3,072.36 and 2,034.96 is: 3,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.52 : 3,072.36 = 2,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.52/3,072.36 = 2,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.52x = 3,072.36 × 2,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.52x = 6,252,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,129.71/2,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.25

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