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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.58, 4,086.82 and 2,019.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.58, 4,086.82 and 2,019.48 is: 2,787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.58 : 4,086.82 = 2,019.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.58/4,086.82 = 2,019.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.58x = 4,086.82 × 2,019.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.58x = 8,253,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,253,251.25/2,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.71

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