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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.23, 3,456.66 and 2,060.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.23, 3,456.66 and 2,060.65 is: 3,072.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.23 : 3,456.66 = 2,060.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.23/3,456.66 = 2,060.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.23x = 3,456.66 × 2,060.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.23x = 7,122,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122,962.94/2,318.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.59

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