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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.08, 2,843.44 and 1,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.08, 2,843.44 and 1,274.80 is: 1,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.08 : 2,843.44 = 1,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.08/2,843.44 = 1,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.08x = 2,843.44 × 1,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.08x = 3,624,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,817.31/2,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.55

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