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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.91, 3,299.36 and 2,060.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.91, 3,299.36 and 2,060.76 is: 2,841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.91 : 3,299.36 = 2,060.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.91/3,299.36 = 2,060.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.91x = 3,299.36 × 2,060.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.91x = 6,799,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799,178.81/2,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.39

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