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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.02, 4,901.81 and 2,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.02, 4,901.81 and 2,060.82 is: 2,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.02 : 4,901.81 = 2,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.02/4,901.81 = 2,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.02x = 4,901.81 × 2,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.02x = 10,101,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101,737.78/3,552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.95

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