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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.15, 4,306.79 and 2,060.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.15, 4,306.79 and 2,060.11 is: 2,841.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.15 : 4,306.79 = 2,060.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.15/4,306.79 = 2,060.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.15x = 4,306.79 × 2,060.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.15x = 8,872,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,872,429.31/3,122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.77

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