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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.06, 3,087.39 and 1,785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.06, 3,087.39 and 1,785.02 is: 2,675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.06 : 3,087.39 = 1,785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.06/3,087.39 = 1,785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.06x = 3,087.39 × 1,785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.06x = 5,511,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,052.90/2,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.19

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