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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.16, 4,548.66 and 2,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.16, 4,548.66 and 2,060.08 is: 3,089.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.16 : 4,548.66 = 2,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.16/4,548.66 = 2,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.16x = 4,548.66 × 2,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.16x = 9,370,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,370,603.49/3,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.39

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