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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.50, 4,313.16 and 2,060.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.50, 4,313.16 and 2,060.19 is: 3,080.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.50 : 4,313.16 = 2,060.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.50/4,313.16 = 2,060.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.50x = 4,313.16 × 2,060.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.50x = 8,885,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885,929.10/2,884.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.58

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