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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.68, 3,330.48 and 2,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.68, 3,330.48 and 2,060.32 is: 2,845.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.68 : 3,330.48 = 2,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.68/3,330.48 = 2,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.68x = 3,330.48 × 2,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.68x = 6,861,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,854.55/2,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.26

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