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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.62, 4,670.10 and 2,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.62, 4,670.10 and 2,060.25 is: 2,841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.62 : 4,670.10 = 2,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.62/4,670.10 = 2,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.62x = 4,670.10 × 2,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.62x = 9,621,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,573.53/3,385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.89

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