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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.93, 3,445.96 and 2,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.93, 3,445.96 and 2,060.07 is: 2,836.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.93 : 3,445.96 = 2,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.93/3,445.96 = 2,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.93x = 3,445.96 × 2,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.93x = 7,098,918.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098,918.82/2,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.24

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