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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.72, 4,145.66 and 2,060.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.72, 4,145.66 and 2,060.09 is: 2,844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.72 : 4,145.66 = 2,060.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.72/4,145.66 = 2,060.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.72x = 4,145.66 × 2,060.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.72x = 8,540,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,540,422.41/3,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.23

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