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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.96, 3,100.08 and 1,715.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.96, 3,100.08 and 1,715.36 is: 2,580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.96 : 3,100.08 = 1,715.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.96/3,100.08 = 1,715.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.96x = 3,100.08 × 1,715.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.96x = 5,317,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,317,753.23/2,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.23

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