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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.59, 4,146.78 and 2,060.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.59, 4,146.78 and 2,060.93 is: 2,845.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.59 : 4,146.78 = 2,060.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.59/4,146.78 = 2,060.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.59x = 4,146.78 × 2,060.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.59x = 8,546,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,223.31/3,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.34

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