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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.40, 3,079.49 and 2,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.40, 3,079.49 and 2,060.20 is: 3,068.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.40 : 3,079.49 = 2,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.40/3,079.49 = 2,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.40x = 3,079.49 × 2,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.40x = 6,344,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,344,365.30/2,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.77

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