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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.06, 3,967.67 and 2,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.06, 3,967.67 and 2,059.52 is: 3,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.06 : 3,967.67 = 2,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.06/3,967.67 = 2,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.06x = 3,967.67 × 2,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.06x = 8,171,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,465.58/2,649.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.67

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