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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.27, 3,821.18 and 2,060.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.27, 3,821.18 and 2,060.33 is: 2,843.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.27 : 3,821.18 = 2,060.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.27/3,821.18 = 2,060.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.27x = 3,821.18 × 2,060.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.27x = 7,872,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,872,862.38/2,768.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.97

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