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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.03, 2,839.52 and 1,611.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.03, 2,839.52 and 1,611.11 is: 2,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.03 : 2,839.52 = 1,611.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.03/2,839.52 = 1,611.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.03x = 2,839.52 × 1,611.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.03x = 4,574,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,756.81/2,060.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.73

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