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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.69, 4,290.17 and 2,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.69, 4,290.17 and 2,060.01 is: 2,842.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.69 : 4,290.17 = 2,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.69/4,290.17 = 2,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.69x = 4,290.17 × 2,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.69x = 8,837,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,837,782.80/3,108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.93

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