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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.29, 3,456.76 and 2,060.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.29, 3,456.76 and 2,060.71 is: 3,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.29 : 3,456.76 = 2,060.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.29/3,456.76 = 2,060.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.29x = 3,456.76 × 2,060.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.29x = 7,123,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,369.60/2,318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.68

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