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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.51, 4,901.94 and 2,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.51, 4,901.94 and 2,060.26 is: 2,843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.51 : 4,901.94 = 2,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.51/4,901.94 = 2,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.51x = 4,901.94 × 2,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.51x = 10,099,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,099,258.65/3,551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.65

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