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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.19, 2,832.86 and 1,860.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.19, 2,832.86 and 1,860.53 is: 2,559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.19 : 2,832.86 = 1,860.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.19/2,832.86 = 1,860.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.19x = 2,832.86 × 1,860.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.19x = 5,270,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,611.71/2,059.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.56

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