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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.81, 4,217.40 and 2,064.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.81, 4,217.40 and 2,064.36 is: 2,844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.81 : 4,217.40 = 2,064.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.81/4,217.40 = 2,064.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.81x = 4,217.40 × 2,064.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.81x = 8,706,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706,231.86/3,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.42

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