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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.54, 4,931.53 and 2,060.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.54, 4,931.53 and 2,060.75 is: 2,843.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.54 : 4,931.53 = 2,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.54/4,931.53 = 2,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.54x = 4,931.53 × 2,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.54x = 10,162,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162,650.45/3,573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.86

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