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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.40, 3,725.46 and 2,060.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.40, 3,725.46 and 2,060.33 is: 3,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.40 : 3,725.46 = 2,060.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.40/3,725.46 = 2,060.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.40x = 3,725.46 × 2,060.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.40x = 7,675,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,658.37/2,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.82

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