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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.67, 4,672.08 and 2,060.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.67, 4,672.08 and 2,060.15 is: 2,842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.67 : 4,672.08 = 2,060.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.67/4,672.08 = 2,060.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.67x = 4,672.08 × 2,060.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.67x = 9,625,188.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,625,188.53/3,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.92

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