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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.99, 4,197.51 and 2,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.99, 4,197.51 and 2,060.23 is: 3,086.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.99 : 4,197.51 = 2,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.99/4,197.51 = 2,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.99x = 4,197.51 × 2,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.99x = 8,647,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647,836.03/2,801.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.32

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