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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.08, 2,840.28 and 1,500.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.08, 2,840.28 and 1,500.08 is: 2,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.08 : 2,840.28 = 1,500.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.08/2,840.28 = 1,500.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.08x = 2,840.28 × 1,500.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.08x = 4,260,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,647.22/2,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.20

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