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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.44, 4,134.80 and 2,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.44, 4,134.80 and 2,060.22 is: 3,088.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.44 : 4,134.80 = 2,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.44/4,134.80 = 2,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.44x = 4,134.80 × 2,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.44x = 8,518,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518,597.66/2,758.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.19

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