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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.49, 4,573.52 and 2,060.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.49, 4,573.52 and 2,060.83 is: 3,089.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.49 : 4,573.52 = 2,060.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.49/4,573.52 = 2,060.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.49x = 4,573.52 × 2,060.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.49x = 9,425,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,247.22/3,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.75

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