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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.22, 4,146.35 and 2,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.22, 4,146.35 and 2,060.59 is: 2,844.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.22 : 4,146.35 = 2,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.22/4,146.35 = 2,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.22x = 4,146.35 × 2,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.22x = 8,543,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,927.35/3,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.92

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