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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.09, 2,843 and 1,128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.09, 2,843 and 1,128.59 is: 1,557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.09 : 2,843 = 1,128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.09/2,843 = 1,128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.09x = 2,843 × 1,128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.09x = 3,208,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,581.37/2,060.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.50

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