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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.02, 2,842.32 and 1,361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.02, 2,842.32 and 1,361.26 is: 1,878.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.02 : 2,842.32 = 1,361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.02/2,842.32 = 1,361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.02x = 2,842.32 × 1,361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.02x = 3,869,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,136.52/2,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.20

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