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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.07, 2,840.18 and 1,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.07, 2,840.18 and 1,779.72 is: 2,453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.07 : 2,840.18 = 1,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.07/2,840.18 = 1,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.07x = 2,840.18 × 1,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.07x = 5,054,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,716.25/2,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.66

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