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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.94, 4,939.65 and 2,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.94, 4,939.65 and 2,060.28 is: 3,087.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.94 : 4,939.65 = 2,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.94/4,939.65 = 2,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.94x = 4,939.65 × 2,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.94x = 10,177,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,177,062.10/3,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.76

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