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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.74, 4,060.32 and 2,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.74, 4,060.32 and 2,059.76 is: 2,841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.74 : 4,060.32 = 2,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.74/4,060.32 = 2,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.74x = 4,060.32 × 2,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.74x = 8,363,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363,284.72/2,943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.04

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