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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,477.54, 4,797.81 and 2,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,477.54, 4,797.81 and 2,060.94 is: 2,843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,477.54 : 4,797.81 = 2,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,477.54/4,797.81 = 2,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,477.54x = 4,797.81 × 2,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,477.54x = 9,887,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887,998.54/3,477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.39

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