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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.26, 4,771.46 and 2,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.26, 4,771.46 and 2,060 is: 2,843.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.26 : 4,771.46 = 2,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.26/4,771.46 = 2,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.26x = 4,771.46 × 2,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.26x = 9,829,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829,207.60/3,457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.06

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