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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.17, 4,853.45 and 2,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.17, 4,853.45 and 2,060.73 is: 3,096.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.17 : 4,853.45 = 2,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.17/4,853.45 = 2,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.17x = 4,853.45 × 2,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.17x = 10,001,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,001,650.02/3,230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.32

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