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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.58, 3,671.56 and 2,060.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.58, 3,671.56 and 2,060.74 is: 2,844.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.58 : 3,671.56 = 2,060.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.58/3,671.56 = 2,060.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.58x = 3,671.56 × 2,060.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.58x = 7,566,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,130.55/2,659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.86

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