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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.26, 4,388.34 and 2,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.26, 4,388.34 and 2,060.26 is: 2,843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.26 : 4,388.34 = 2,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.26/4,388.34 = 2,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.26x = 4,388.34 × 2,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.26x = 9,041,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041,121.37/3,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.78

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