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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.96, 3,520.56 and 2,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.96, 3,520.56 and 2,060.96 is: 3,088.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.96 : 3,520.56 = 2,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.96/3,520.56 = 2,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.96x = 3,520.56 × 2,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.96x = 7,255,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,255,733.34/2,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.91

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