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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.72, 4,487.91 and 2,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.72, 4,487.91 and 2,060.22 is: 2,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.72 : 4,487.91 = 2,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.72/4,487.91 = 2,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.72x = 4,487.91 × 2,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.72x = 9,246,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,246,094.91/3,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.70

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