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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.97, 5,064.96 and 2,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.97, 5,064.96 and 2,060.79 is: 3,087.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.97 : 5,064.96 = 2,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.97/5,064.96 = 2,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.97x = 5,064.96 × 2,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.97x = 10,437,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,437,818.76/3,380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.23

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