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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060, 2,842.86 and 1,128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060, 2,842.86 and 1,128.56 is: 1,557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060 : 2,842.86 = 1,128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060/2,842.86 = 1,128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060x = 2,842.86 × 1,128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060x = 3,208,338.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,338.08/2,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.45

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