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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.48, 4,002.58 and 2,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.48, 4,002.58 and 2,060.84 is: 2,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.48 : 4,002.58 = 2,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.48/4,002.58 = 2,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.48x = 4,002.58 × 2,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.48x = 8,248,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,676.97/2,899.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.88

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