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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.26, 4,384.96 and 2,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.26, 4,384.96 and 2,060.04 is: 2,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.26 : 4,384.96 = 2,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.26/4,384.96 = 2,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.26x = 4,384.96 × 2,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.26x = 9,033,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033,193.00/3,178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.18

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