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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.06, 3,568.19 and 2,061.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.06, 3,568.19 and 2,061.01 is: 3,078.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.06 : 3,568.19 = 2,061.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.06/3,568.19 = 2,061.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.06x = 3,568.19 × 2,061.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.06x = 7,354,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354,069.43/2,389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.23

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