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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.76, 4,063.56 and 2,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.76, 4,063.56 and 2,060.48 is: 2,846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.76 : 4,063.56 = 2,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.76/4,063.56 = 2,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.76x = 4,063.56 × 2,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.76x = 8,372,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,372,884.11/2,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.22

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