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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.95, 3,966.33 and 2,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.95, 3,966.33 and 2,060.56 is: 3,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.95 : 3,966.33 = 2,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.95/3,966.33 = 2,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.95x = 3,966.33 × 2,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.95x = 8,172,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,876.09/2,646.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.65

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