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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.07, 2,842.92 and 1,471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.07, 2,842.92 and 1,471.61 is: 2,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.07 : 2,842.92 = 1,471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.07/2,842.92 = 1,471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.07x = 2,842.92 × 1,471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.07x = 4,183,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,655.29/2,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.83

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