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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.42, 4,275.09 and 2,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.42, 4,275.09 and 2,060.56 is: 3,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.42 : 4,275.09 = 2,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.42/4,275.09 = 2,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.42x = 4,275.09 × 2,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.42x = 8,809,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809,104.61/2,849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.54

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