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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.49, 4,198.26 and 2,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.49, 4,198.26 and 2,060.73 is: 3,087.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.49 : 4,198.26 = 2,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.49/4,198.26 = 2,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.49x = 4,198.26 × 2,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.49x = 8,651,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,480.33/2,802.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.07

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