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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,386.63, 4,673.55 and 2,060.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,386.63, 4,673.55 and 2,060.09 is: 2,842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,386.63 : 4,673.55 = 2,060.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,386.63/4,673.55 = 2,060.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,386.63x = 4,673.55 × 2,060.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,386.63x = 9,627,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,910.25/3,386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.92

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