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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.66, 3,600.76 and 2,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.66, 3,600.76 and 2,060.20 is: 3,084.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.66 : 3,600.76 = 2,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.66/3,600.76 = 2,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.66x = 3,600.76 × 2,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.66x = 7,418,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,418,285.75/2,404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.96

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