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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.67, 4,901.30 and 2,060.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.67, 4,901.30 and 2,060.46 is: 2,843.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.67 : 4,901.30 = 2,060.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.67/4,901.30 = 2,060.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.67x = 4,901.30 × 2,060.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.67x = 10,098,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,098,922.30/3,551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.43

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