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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.69, 4,086.54 and 2,076.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.69, 4,086.54 and 2,076.71 is: 2,866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.69 : 4,086.54 = 2,076.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.69/4,086.54 = 2,076.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.69x = 4,086.54 × 2,076.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.69x = 8,486,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,486,538.05/2,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.41

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