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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.62, 4,673.03 and 2,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.62, 4,673.03 and 2,060.26 is: 2,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.62 : 4,673.03 = 2,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.62/4,673.03 = 2,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.62x = 4,673.03 × 2,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.62x = 9,627,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,634.80/3,385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.68

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