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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.47, 4,146.69 and 2,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.47, 4,146.69 and 2,060.84 is: 2,845.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.47 : 4,146.69 = 2,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.47/4,146.69 = 2,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.47x = 4,146.69 × 2,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.47x = 8,545,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,545,664.62/3,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.26

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