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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.63, 4,901.27 and 2,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.63, 4,901.27 and 2,060.42 is: 2,843.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.63 : 4,901.27 = 2,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.63/4,901.27 = 2,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.63x = 4,901.27 × 2,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.63x = 10,098,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,098,685.87/3,551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.40

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