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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.60, 3,511.68 and 2,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.60, 3,511.68 and 2,060 is: 3,076.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.60 : 3,511.68 = 2,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.60/3,511.68 = 2,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.60x = 3,511.68 × 2,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.60x = 7,234,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,060.80/2,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.23

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