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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.44, 4,492.84 and 2,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.44, 4,492.84 and 2,060.64 is: 2,842.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.44 : 4,492.84 = 2,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.44/4,492.84 = 2,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.44x = 4,492.84 × 2,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.44x = 9,258,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258,125.82/3,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.15

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