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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.60, 4,173.20 and 2,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.60, 4,173.20 and 2,060.42 is: 3,084.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.60 : 4,173.20 = 2,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.60/4,173.20 = 2,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.60x = 4,173.20 × 2,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.60x = 8,598,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598,544.74/2,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.57

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